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GF16 YXV

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,273 mi
Last recorded124,273 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 YXV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 107,013 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,486 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 96,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 85,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 85,004 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,046 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 37,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 37,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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GF16 YXV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 GF16 YXV, 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 GF16 YXV registered?

GF16 YXV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is GF16 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF16 YXV 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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