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VK16 KYJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 KYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 93,261 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,338 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 88,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,191 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 75,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,855 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,243 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,252 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,876 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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VK16 KYJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc petrol 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 VK16 KYJ, 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 VK16 KYJ?

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What year was VK16 KYJ registered?

VK16 KYJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is VK16 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 KYJ 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.

Does VK16 KYJ have outstanding finance?

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