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W4 FJA

2016 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,650 mi
Last recorded55,650 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 FJA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 55,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 51,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 51,364 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material seperated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 46,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,557 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 39,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,580 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 34,544 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,042 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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W4 FJA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W4 FJA, 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 W4 FJA registered?

W4 FJA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is W4 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 FJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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