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DY16 JNX

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 JNX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 72,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,363 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 41,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,261 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 29,824 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 24,902 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 15,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 15,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre.

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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DY16 JNX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY16 JNX, 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 DY16 JNX registered?

DY16 JNX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DY16 JNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 JNX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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