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EY66 DCU

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,375 mi
Last recorded68,375 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY66 DCU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,375 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 58,984 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,988 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 33,552 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 33,551 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2020 26,298 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 26,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,528 miles

Nearside Front cut in inner tyre wall

Offside Front cut in outer side wall

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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EY66 DCU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY66 DCU, 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 EY66 DCU registered?

EY66 DCU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is EY66 DCU safe to buy?

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