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WL16 MYB

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,915 mi
Last recorded40,915 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 MYB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 40,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,102 miles

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

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

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

suspect main beam bulbs fault aim incorrect

Fail 12 Mar 2025 34,099 miles

Nearside Rear Body component insecure light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

suspect main beam bulbs fault aim incorrect

Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,681 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 27,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 27,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 19,206 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 19,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 8,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre *** Repairable *** ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,818 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 also perished (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 also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,424 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 33,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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WL16 MYB is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WL16 MYB, 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 WL16 MYB registered?

WL16 MYB is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is WL16 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL16 MYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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