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YK16 ZMU

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,688 mi
Last recorded42,688 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 ZMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 42,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 39,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 31,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,551 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,068 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 ZMU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YK16 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

YK16 ZMU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YK16 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 ZMU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK16 ZMU have outstanding finance?

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