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AV66 UEK

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,501 mi
Last recorded78,501 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 UEK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 78,501 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 78,499 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,702 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 68,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,850 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,767 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 38,622 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front bumper lower grille damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2019 38,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Front bumper lower grille damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under tray fitted

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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AV66 UEK is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV66 UEK, 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 AV66 UEK?

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What year was AV66 UEK registered?

AV66 UEK is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is AV66 UEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV66 UEK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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