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YK16 VDV

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,705 mi
Last recorded85,705 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 VDV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 8 Apr 2026 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Apr 2025 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 13 Apr 2024 65,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 51,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 39,995 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,093 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,040 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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YK16 VDV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 998cc petrol 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 YK16 VDV, 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 YK16 VDV registered?

YK16 VDV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is YK16 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 VDV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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