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WM65 YCY

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,853 mi
Last recorded109,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 YCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 109,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,113 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,065 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 92,063 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,801 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 82,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,455 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 64,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,130 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 YCY is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCY, 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 WM65 YCY registered?

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

Is WM65 YCY safe to buy?

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