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GC16 GYJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,424 mi
Last recorded54,424 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 GYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,424 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 54,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 51,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES BOTH BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,026 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH NS AND OS REAR ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,564 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 33,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,668 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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GC16 GYJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 GC16 GYJ, 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 GC16 GYJ registered?

GC16 GYJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is GC16 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 GYJ 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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