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WJ03 SEF

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,733 mi
Last recorded89,733 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 SEF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,499 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,507 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Outter seats

Pass 26 Feb 2020 26,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 15,377 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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WJ03 SEF is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WJ03 SEF, 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 WJ03 SEF?

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What year was WJ03 SEF registered?

WJ03 SEF is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WJ03 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 SEF shows 8 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 WJ03 SEF have outstanding finance?

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