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V25 MEE

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 MEE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 97,109 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning lamp - Flashes & stays on

Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,030 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning lamp - Flashes & stays on

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 50,892 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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V25 MEE is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,381 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V25 MEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V25 MEE registered?

V25 MEE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is V25 MEE safe to buy?

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