2016 Kia Ceed · 31,903 MOT tests
2016 Kia Ceed reliability
2016 Kia Ceeds fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 Ceed years (31,903 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 21.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 56,675
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,903
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.2% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Brakes5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Suspension4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.68%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.22%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.99%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.21%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.83%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.81%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Kia Ceed reliable?
2016 Kia Ceeds fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 Ceed years (31,903 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.68% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.22% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Kia Ceed shows 56,675 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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