2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

9,146 MOT tests in 2024. 76.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time76.2%
Failed or needed repairs23.8%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,146 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    304 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    308 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    151 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.9%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes8.8%
  2. Lights & electrics8.4%
  3. Tyres8.0%
  4. Suspension5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 76.2% of 2016 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,146 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).