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CA16 YEX

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 YEX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 95,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 95,492 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 78,540 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 78,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 63,848 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 63,848 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 51,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm. bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 51,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm. bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,383 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 43,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,809 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day Running Light Inop

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 29,304 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

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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CA16 YEX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CA16 YEX, 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 CA16 YEX registered?

CA16 YEX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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