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WK16 AYL

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,922 mi
Last recorded54,922 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 AYL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,195 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 40,035 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure on inner end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,999 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 24,645 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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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WK16 AYL is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WK16 AYL, 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 WK16 AYL?

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What year was WK16 AYL registered?

WK16 AYL is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WK16 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK16 AYL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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