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AF16 YUW

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,723 mi
Last recorded87,723 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,124 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 81,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on rear view mirror ()

Fail 22 Sep 2023 75,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on rear view mirror ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,775 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,765 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly torn inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly torn inner sidewall , bald inner edges through to 2nd layer of rubber, badly scrubbing tyres, devanti/ yokohama 225 45 18 92Y EL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,090 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,450 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,247 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,908 miles

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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AF16 YUW is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AF16 YUW, 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 AF16 YUW registered?

AF16 YUW is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is AF16 YUW safe to buy?

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