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CU16 AKY

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 AKY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 87,563 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2026 87,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 79,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre-rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 59,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front WIPER BLADE WORN

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 53,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 46,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear park brake effort low 18%

Pass 31 May 2019 36,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 May 2019 36,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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CU16 AKY is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc 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 CU16 AKY, 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 CU16 AKY registered?

CU16 AKY is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is CU16 AKY safe to buy?

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