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AE66 XMG

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

211,542 mi
Last recorded211,542 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XMG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 211,542 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 211,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 189,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 167,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 137,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 98,513 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

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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AE66 XMG is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 AE66 XMG, 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

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What year was AE66 XMG registered?

AE66 XMG is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AE66 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XMG 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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