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AP16 FCZ

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,336 mi
Last recorded94,336 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FCZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,930 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 62,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2023 62,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,268 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 48,268 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 32,544 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 32,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,296 miles

Nearside 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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AP16 FCZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP16 FCZ, 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 AP16 FCZ registered?

AP16 FCZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is AP16 FCZ safe to buy?

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