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AV16 YSW

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,057 mi
Last recorded26,057 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YSW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 26,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 21,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 18,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 15,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 11,934 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 11,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 9,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 6,544 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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AV16 YSW is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV16 YSW, 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 AV16 YSW registered?

AV16 YSW is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is AV16 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 YSW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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