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EF65 SYG

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,017 mi
Last recorded26,017 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 SYG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 26,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 16,598 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 16,598 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 11,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 11,412 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 11,265 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 10,967 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 10,967 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 8 Jan 2021 10,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 10,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 9,117 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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EF65 SYG is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc 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 EF65 SYG, 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 EF65 SYG registered?

EF65 SYG is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is EF65 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF65 SYG 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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