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VU16 SZF

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,034 mi
Last recorded70,034 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 SZF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 70,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,799 miles

TPMS warning.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 34,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 28,848 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 27,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 24,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 21,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,897 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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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VU16 SZF is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU16 SZF, 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 VU16 SZF?

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What year was VU16 SZF registered?

VU16 SZF is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is VU16 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 SZF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU16 SZF have outstanding finance?

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