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BT65 YKU

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,510 mi
Last recorded175,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 YKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 175,510 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 169,335 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 162,661 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 162,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 154,470 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 151,746 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 151,640 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 144,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear park brake recording less effort than nearside.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 101,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,350 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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BT65 YKU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT65 YKU, 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 BT65 YKU registered?

BT65 YKU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is BT65 YKU safe to buy?

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