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YK16 ZRU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,789 mi
Last recorded58,789 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 ZRU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,022 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 46,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,870 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 43,864 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near side / off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 64 percent (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 36,840 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 18,353 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 ZRU 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 77.8%.

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 ZRU, 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 YK16 ZRU?

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What year was YK16 ZRU registered?

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

Is YK16 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 ZRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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