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AP16 LTE

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,583 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 98,583 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,676 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 88,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,470 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,736 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,388 miles

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 25 Jun 2019 53,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen has slight damage

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 LTE 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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

AP16 LTE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AP16 LTE safe to buy?

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