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DS65 YZV

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,702 mi
Last recorded50,702 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS65 YZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 50,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 43,534 miles

Engine/ a engine component noisy/rattling at idle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 43,534 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine/ a engine component noisy/rattling at idle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,181 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 36,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 36,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2023 34,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 34,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 24,951 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 24,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 12,071 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 11,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 8,743 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Damp at bottom of fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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DS65 YZV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS65 YZV, 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 DS65 YZV registered?

DS65 YZV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is DS65 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS65 YZV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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