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YF16 MGU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,407 mi
Last recorded91,407 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 MGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 91,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (DEEP) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (DEEP) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,630 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, worn, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service & parking brake have poor performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 65,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service & parking brake have poor performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 51,342 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake performance is poor.

Pass 8 May 2019 41,134 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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YF16 MGU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF16 MGU, 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 YF16 MGU registered?

YF16 MGU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is YF16 MGU safe to buy?

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