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GM65 CJY

2016 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,279 mi
Last recorded56,279 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 CJY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 56,279 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 56,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 45,177 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 45,177 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light amber

Pass 17 Jan 2024 41,099 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 41,099 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 29,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 25,769 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 21,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 17,214 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 17,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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GM65 CJY is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 GM65 CJY, 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 GM65 CJY registered?

GM65 CJY is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is GM65 CJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM65 CJY 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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