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WO16 XYC

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,416 mi
Last recorded96,416 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO16 XYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 96,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 88,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder required (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly corroded on surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside 3.0 - 4.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 63,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 56,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,584 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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WO16 XYC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO16 XYC, 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 WO16 XYC registered?

WO16 XYC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is WO16 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO16 XYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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