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GL66 ELV

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,812 mi
Last recorded67,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 ELV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 67,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 53,988 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 46,009 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 46,009 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 37,055 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 28,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 22,902 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 22,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted inside out.(marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted inside out (marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 17,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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GL66 ELV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL66 ELV, 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 GL66 ELV registered?

GL66 ELV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is GL66 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL66 ELV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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