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Y16 EMG

2019 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,420 mi
Last recorded50,420 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Ceed37,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 EMG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 50,420 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 50,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 41,245 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 41,245 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 30,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 21,364 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 21,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 15,425 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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Y16 EMG is a 2019 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 37,558 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 Y16 EMG, 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 7 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y16 EMG registered?

Y16 EMG is a 2019 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2019.

Is Y16 EMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 EMG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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