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AE66 XMJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,048 mi
Last recorded69,048 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 69,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 58,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 49,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 32,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,430 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 19,035 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,743 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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 XMJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMJ, 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 AE66 XMJ?

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What year was AE66 XMJ registered?

AE66 XMJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is AE66 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XMJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE66 XMJ have outstanding finance?

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