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AO16 VBJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,540 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,469 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,646 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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AO16 VBJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBJ, 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 AO16 VBJ?

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What year was AO16 VBJ registered?

AO16 VBJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is AO16 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 VBJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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