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YA16 VFZ

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,833 mi
Last recorded90,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 VFZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 90,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,247 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 74,241 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 71,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 64,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,547 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 56,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 42,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,964 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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YA16 VFZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA16 VFZ, 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 YA16 VFZ registered?

YA16 VFZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YA16 VFZ safe to buy?

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