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VK66 KYR

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,558 mi
Last recorded76,558 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 KYR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 70,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 70,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked through to cords, 225/45R17 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 64,227 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 May 2023 58,313 miles

o/s front tyre cut.o/s rear tyre cracking slightly.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,643 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 24,558 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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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VK66 KYR is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red 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 VK66 KYR, 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 VK66 KYR registered?

VK66 KYR is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is VK66 KYR safe to buy?

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