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VA16 ZBU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,441 mi
Last recorded109,441 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 109,441 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 99,412 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Adv Slight Brake Bind To Nearside Front Wheel........... (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv Brake Pads To The Rear Getting Worn.......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 89,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 78,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 66,167 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 66,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads on axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,384 miles

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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VA16 ZBU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA16 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA16 ZBU registered?

VA16 ZBU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is VA16 ZBU safe to buy?

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