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WJ16 HVM

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,333 mi
Last recorded106,333 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 HVM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,333 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 21 Mar 2025 85,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 66,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 1,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyre's bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2021 1,461 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyre's bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,718 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 50,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,309 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 HVM is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ16 HVM, 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 WJ16 HVM registered?

WJ16 HVM is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is WJ16 HVM safe to buy?

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