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WM16 FRJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,103 mi
Last recorded79,103 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 FRJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 79,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 69,674 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 59,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 50,246 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 42,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 37,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced also noticed it flickering/flashing;<led type> (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 30,808 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 30,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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WM16 FRJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 WM16 FRJ, 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 WM16 FRJ?

You can check the full history of WM16 FRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WM16 FRJ registered?

WM16 FRJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is WM16 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM16 FRJ 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.

Does WM16 FRJ have outstanding finance?

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