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WL16 CXS

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,515 mi
Last recorded80,515 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 CXS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 62,846 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 62,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Measured & Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,017 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 29,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 22,864 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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WL16 CXS is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 WL16 CXS, 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 WL16 CXS registered?

WL16 CXS is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WL16 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL16 CXS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL16 CXS have outstanding finance?

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