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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

R16 SDEMOT history

R16 SDE is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

R16 SDE blue Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,528 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SDE was last recorded at 143,528 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 16,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,341 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,187 miles
Average per year
9,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,528 miles
  • 2025 – 127,341 miles
  • 2024 – 110,654 miles
  • 2023 – 100,818 miles
  • 2022 – 92,325 miles
  • 2021 – 82,810 miles
  • 2019 – 70,931 miles
  • 2018 – 57,292 miles
  • 2017 – 51,007 miles
  • 2016 – 43,917 miles
  • 2015 – 31,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,528 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,528 miles (+16,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,528 miles
    Test number
    533863717829
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass127,341 miles (+16,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    114820221302
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,654 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,654 miles
    Test number
    190410776034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,622 miles (+9,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,622 miles
    Test number
    798555949120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,818 miles (+8,493)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,818 miles
    Test number
    854195515014
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass92,325 miles (+1)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,325 miles
    Test number
    674780339090
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryKnock from rear when driven but suspension is tight.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (on limit). (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail92,324 miles (+9,514)4 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    810134699289
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (on limit). (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,810 miles (+11,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    360540663760
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below min level (topped up before test)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass70,931 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    717683306096
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,931 miles (+13,639)5 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    620747416227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,292 miles (+6,285)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    779855989759
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass51,007 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    576354496395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    811403325858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,917 miles (+11,940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    176683515550
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass31,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    235571865169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 SDE

Does R16 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SDE is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SDE?
The MOT on R16 SDE is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SDE done?
R16 SDE was recorded at 143,528 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 9,972 miles a year.
Has R16 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SDE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 SDE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 SDE find?
R16 SDE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arms; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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