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GL16 YHG

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,461 mi
Last recorded71,461 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 YHG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,461 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 66,572 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2024 59,319 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 50,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 40,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,117 miles

under trays fitted covering some components for inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 21,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 May 2019 21,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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GL16 YHG is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL16 YHG, 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 GL16 YHG?

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What year was GL16 YHG registered?

GL16 YHG is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is GL16 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 YHG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL16 YHG have outstanding finance?

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