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YH16 TGJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,628 mi
Last recorded44,628 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 TGJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 44,628 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 44,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 40,856 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 40,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,212 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,271 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 24,467 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 23,243 miles

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front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,509 miles

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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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YH16 TGJ 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 YH16 TGJ, 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 YH16 TGJ?

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What year was YH16 TGJ registered?

YH16 TGJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is YH16 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 TGJ 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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