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AE16 VYP

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VYP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,438 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 84,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,313 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 73,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 65,202 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 40,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,757 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (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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AE16 VYP is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE16 VYP, 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 AE16 VYP registered?

AE16 VYP is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is AE16 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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