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VN16 OOU

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 OOU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 83,065 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 73,045 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 73,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,078 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 62,078 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 42,163 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 33,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,149 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 OOU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc 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 VN16 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

VN16 OOU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is VN16 OOU safe to buy?

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