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VN66 YUU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,366 mi
Last recorded99,366 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 YUU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,366 miles

Nearside Front cornering light bulb blown

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 99,365 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cornering light bulb blown

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 88,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 76,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,314 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 61,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 52,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S, approximately 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94 Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94 Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,125 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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VN66 YUU 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 VN66 YUU, 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 VN66 YUU registered?

VN66 YUU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 November 2016.

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