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CE16 YCY

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,457 mi
Last recorded124,457 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 YCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 124,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle has manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,918 miles

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 5 Jan 2024 111,838 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 107,033 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,037 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 98,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,040 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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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CE16 YCY is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE16 YCY, 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 CE16 YCY registered?

CE16 YCY is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is CE16 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 YCY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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