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VA65 FXC

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,069 mi
Last recorded81,069 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 FXC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,069 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 81,069 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,707 miles

Front Fog lights inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished.year of manufacture 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 75,707 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfiring/very rough running,aborted emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working incorporated in mirror head damaged/missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working inoperative (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lights inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror head (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished.year of manufacture 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS showing underinflation of tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

TPMS warning

Fail 27 Feb 2024 68,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

TPMS warning

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush lifting out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush lifting out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS warning on dash no apparent faults

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS on. All four tyres underinflated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,593 miles

TPMS on, both front tyres underinflated

Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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VA65 FXC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA65 FXC, 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

How do I check the history of VA65 FXC?

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What year was VA65 FXC registered?

VA65 FXC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is VA65 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA65 FXC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA65 FXC have outstanding finance?

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