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YC16 FSS

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

86,917 mi
Last recorded86,917 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 FSS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 86,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 68,067 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 22% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,419 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,617 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside wiper smearing slightly split

Fail 7 Jul 2020 36,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside wiper smearing slightly split

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,895 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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YC16 FSS is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red 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 FSS, 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

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What year was YC16 FSS registered?

YC16 FSS is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is YC16 FSS safe to buy?

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