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YJ16 VBC

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,996 mi
Last recorded73,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 VBC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 51,640 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 42,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked, no visible ply at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 33,194 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 24,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,183 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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YJ16 VBC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ16 VBC, 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 YJ16 VBC registered?

YJ16 VBC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is YJ16 VBC safe to buy?

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