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YL65 XAK

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,983 mi
Last recorded44,983 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 XAK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 44,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 44,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 41,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 38,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 34,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,001 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 28,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 26,521 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 26,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPESION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH BONDING STARTING TO FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 24,658 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2019 16,553 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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YL65 XAK is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL65 XAK, 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 YL65 XAK registered?

YL65 XAK is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YL65 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 XAK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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