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VO16 VOV

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,539 mi
Last recorded97,539 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 VOV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 95,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,891 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 71,155 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 55,046 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,909 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 53,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 32,899 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,199 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,618 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 21,618 miles

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

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

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 VOV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO16 VOV, 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 VO16 VOV registered?

VO16 VOV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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