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VE65 OWJ

2016 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,158 mi
Last recorded74,158 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 OWJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,250 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 66,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 58,943 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 51,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,259 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking in treads

Fail 28 Jan 2022 44,259 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking in treads

Pass 30 Jan 2021 37,684 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 32,509 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,888 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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VE65 OWJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE65 OWJ, 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 VE65 OWJ?

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What year was VE65 OWJ registered?

VE65 OWJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is VE65 OWJ safe to buy?

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