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AE65 WDM

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,146 mi
Last recorded75,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 WDM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 75,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 65,264 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 65,264 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 56,149 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 47,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 40,287 miles

Front Fog lights not working

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,190 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,540 miles

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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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AE65 WDM is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE65 WDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE65 WDM?

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What year was AE65 WDM registered?

AE65 WDM is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AE65 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 WDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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