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VN16 WYX

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,918 mi
Last recorded95,918 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 WYX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 95,918 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 95,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively at pass limit recommend further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever tight and parking brake efficiency only met requirements of 16%

Fail 17 Jun 2025 93,801 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively at pass limit recommend further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake lever tight and parking brake efficiency only met requirements of 16%

Pass 13 May 2024 80,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,918 miles

Front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 58,741 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 58,741 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 43,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 32,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 20,114 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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VN16 WYX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN16 WYX, 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 VN16 WYX registered?

VN16 WYX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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The MOT history for VN16 WYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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