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RK66 ZMY

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,340 mi
Last recorded75,340 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK66 ZMY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 75,340 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 75,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,344 miles

((0.51+5=0,56)0..P3.......

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,301 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,,PB SWITCH COVER INSECURE-BUT OPERATIONAL,

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,302 miles

P3,,((0.51))...225/45/17 x 4,,,

Fail 29 Jan 2024 66,302 miles

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

P3,,((0.51))...225/45/17 x 4,,,

Pass 17 Jan 2023 60,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2023 60,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays & trims fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 55,915 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge & tyre stepped inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,159 miles

wipers leaving slight smears

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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RK66 ZMY is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc 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 RK66 ZMY, 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 RK66 ZMY registered?

RK66 ZMY is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 October 2016.

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