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AO16 VBD

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,626 mi
Last recorded144,626 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VBD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,162 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 105,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inside edge

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,526 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 45,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted wheel hub distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screenwash empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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AO16 VBD is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 AO16 VBD, 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 AO16 VBD registered?

AO16 VBD is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is AO16 VBD safe to buy?

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