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EY16 LYR

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 126,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 116,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 107,471 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 106,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 92,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 77,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,899 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,311 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2020 63,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,200 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 LYR is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

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

Is EY16 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY16 LYR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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