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GY16 LUJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,191 mi
Last recorded95,191 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 LUJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 95,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from automatic transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 68,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 64,676 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 64,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear registration bulb not working

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

Pass 5 May 2020 60,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 46,554 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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GY16 LUJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 GY16 LUJ, 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 GY16 LUJ registered?

GY16 LUJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is GY16 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY16 LUJ 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.

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