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AK16 LEF

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,354 mi
Last recorded47,354 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 LEF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,211 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 35,149 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,352 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 28,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 26,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 25,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,994 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 17,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 13,438 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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AK16 LEF is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LEF, 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 AK16 LEF registered?

AK16 LEF is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is AK16 LEF safe to buy?

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