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X161 DLC

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,099 mi
Last recorded19,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 DLC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 19,099 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 18,238 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 17,452 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 17,438 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 16,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 15,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 13,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,262 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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X161 DLC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc 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 X161 DLC, 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 X161 DLC?

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What year was X161 DLC registered?

X161 DLC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is X161 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X161 DLC 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 X161 DLC have outstanding finance?

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