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DS66 VJA

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,859 mi
Last recorded29,859 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS66 VJA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 29,859 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 23,896 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 23,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush split & moving in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working Jet blocked & no spray from jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 16,819 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 16,819 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 12,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 8,227 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 8,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 6,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 4,667 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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DS66 VJA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc 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 DS66 VJA, 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 DS66 VJA registered?

DS66 VJA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is DS66 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS66 VJA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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