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EF16 VYB

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 VYB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,757 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 93,648 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2024 84,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,802 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR SLGHTLY DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,263 miles

Offside Door mirror has tape repair.

Fail 10 Jun 2022 63,263 miles

Offside Door mirror has tape repair.

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre showing signs of wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 42,916 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2020 42,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2019 31,011 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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EF16 VYB 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 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 EF16 VYB, 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 EF16 VYB registered?

EF16 VYB is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is EF16 VYB safe to buy?

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