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YC16 FSL

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,241 mi
Last recorded43,241 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 FSL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 43,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 42,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,651 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 26,346 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 26,346 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 20,527 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 20,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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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YC16 FSL is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC16 FSL, 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

How do I check the history of YC16 FSL?

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What year was YC16 FSL registered?

YC16 FSL is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is YC16 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 FSL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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