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AE66 XMG

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

240,265 mi
Last recorded240,265 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2026
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

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2026 240,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2026 240,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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.

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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?

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