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Y16 LEW

2017 Kia Ceed

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 LEW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 126,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,624 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 111,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,537 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,138 miles

advise manufacture body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

Fail 18 Mar 2020 37,138 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split in three places (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise manufacture body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

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 LEW is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 45,826 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 LEW, 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 9 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of Y16 LEW?

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What year was Y16 LEW registered?

Y16 LEW is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is Y16 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 LEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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