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WU65 WBZ

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU65 WBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,952 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,693 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 77,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 23 Dec 2022 69,315 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 69,315 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,354 miles

Nearside Front nail in shoulder (outer)

Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,354 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in shoulder (outer)

Pass 18 Dec 2020 42,646 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 42,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 32,588 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 20,662 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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WU65 WBZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU65 WBZ, 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 WU65 WBZ registered?

WU65 WBZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is WU65 WBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU65 WBZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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