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EY16 LYG

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,279 mi
Last recorded94,279 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 LYG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,279 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 94,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,290 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,668 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,666 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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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EY16 LYG is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 EY16 LYG, 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 EY16 LYG registered?

EY16 LYG is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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