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VO16 SZU

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,876 mi
Last recorded49,876 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 SZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 49,876 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 47,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,590 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,337 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 43,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 40,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,831 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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VO16 SZU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO16 SZU, 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 VO16 SZU?

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What year was VO16 SZU registered?

VO16 SZU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is VO16 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO16 SZU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO16 SZU have outstanding finance?

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