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VE16 VTO

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,871 mi
Last recorded133,871 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 VTO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 133,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

drl's inop

Fail 12 Feb 2026 133,871 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

drl's inop

Fail 19 Jan 2026 133,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,247 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 114,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,840 miles

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

Nearside Front drl light not working

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop only fail after march 2018

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split in blade recommend pair (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,401 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached passenger front bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F daytime running light inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre. Perished.

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre. Perished.

TPMS warning illuminated.

Pass 3 May 2019 53,368 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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VE16 VTO is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE16 VTO, 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 VE16 VTO registered?

VE16 VTO is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is VE16 VTO safe to buy?

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