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VN16 KAO

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,341 mi
Last recorded75,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 KAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 75,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 72,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,061 miles

Nearside 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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked on outer egde. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 55,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked on outer egde. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,846 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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VN16 KAO is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,368cc 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 VN16 KAO, 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 VN16 KAO registered?

VN16 KAO is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is VN16 KAO safe to buy?

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Does VN16 KAO have outstanding finance?

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