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CU16 NYA

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,486 mi
Last recorded74,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 NYA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,486 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,160 miles

gear box leaking oil

Fail 7 Apr 2025 73,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

gear box leaking oil

Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,444 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 57,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,487 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 50,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Strong advise rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 13,526 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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CU16 NYA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NYA, 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 CU16 NYA registered?

CU16 NYA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CU16 NYA safe to buy?

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