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FV16 YFH

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,063 mi
Last recorded43,063 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 YFH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 43,063 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 43,063 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding No free rotation at time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 35,987 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,811 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 19,780 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats folded away at test to allow mobility scooter, not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 14 May 2019 19,780 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats folded away at test to allow mobility scooter, not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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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FV16 YFH 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 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 FV16 YFH, 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

How do I check the history of FV16 YFH?

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What year was FV16 YFH registered?

FV16 YFH is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is FV16 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 YFH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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