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BN16 YGE

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 YGE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 72,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,630 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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BN16 YGE is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN16 YGE, 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 BN16 YGE?

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What year was BN16 YGE registered?

BN16 YGE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is BN16 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 YGE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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