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WV16 ZMX

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,860 mi
Last recorded41,860 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 ZMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,452 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 27,452 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,803 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,501 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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WV16 ZMX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV16 ZMX, 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 WV16 ZMX registered?

WV16 ZMX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is WV16 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 ZMX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV16 ZMX have outstanding finance?

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