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WM65 YCN

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,186 mi
Last recorded73,186 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 YCN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 73,186 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 73,184 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished - inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 69,960 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have minor cracks in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in drivers view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,410 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage - mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 68,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split - blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage - mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,621 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack - mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 62,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,327 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides pad material @25-30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 36,621 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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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WM65 YCN is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM65 YCN, 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 WM65 YCN?

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What year was WM65 YCN registered?

WM65 YCN is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is WM65 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM65 YCN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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