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YL65 XAO

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 XAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 92,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,928 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside PARK BRAKE LOW

TPMS ON

Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,993 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside PARK BRAKE POOR

Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,525 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside PARK BRAKELOW

Pass 29 Jan 2022 56,441 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside WASHER JET POOR

Offside HAND BRAKE LOW

Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,906 miles

HAND BRAKE LOW ON O/S

Fail 2 Feb 2021 45,906 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

HAND BRAKE LOW ON O/S

Pass 25 Jan 2020 39,346 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jan 2020 39,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 30,000 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 XAO is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAO, 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 YL65 XAO registered?

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

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