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AK16 HCH

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 HCH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 65,081 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 65,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 7 Jul 2021 40,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut, no cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,225 miles

rear tyres cracked in tread and worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AK16 HCH is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black 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 AK16 HCH, 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 AK16 HCH registered?

AK16 HCH is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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