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WJ16 EWR

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,898 mi
Last recorded79,898 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 EWR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 79,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,519 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 72,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,227 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 43,465 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,809 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 8 Feb 2019 28,144 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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WJ16 EWR is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ16 EWR, 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

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What year was WJ16 EWR registered?

WJ16 EWR is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is WJ16 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 EWR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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