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YE16 XKW

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,297 mi
Last recorded185,297 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 XKW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 185,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 168,061 miles

Offside beam pattern weak

Fail 25 Feb 2025 168,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside beam pattern weak

Pass 11 Mar 2024 144,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside beam pattern weak

Fail 8 Mar 2024 144,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside beam pattern weak

Pass 2 Mar 2023 117,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front tyre 2.7mm and worn inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2020 44,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front tyre 2.7mm and worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,152 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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YE16 XKW is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red 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 YE16 XKW, 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 YE16 XKW registered?

YE16 XKW is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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