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YT16 DMX

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,308 mi
Last recorded148,308 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 DMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 148,308 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 137,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 137,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,733 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,089 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 90,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2020 83,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav , phone holder , air freshener ()

Fail 31 Aug 2020 83,216 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed out wall has cut to cords 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav , phone holder , air freshener ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,240 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 74,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre is worn to the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YT16 DMX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT16 DMX, 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 YT16 DMX registered?

YT16 DMX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is YT16 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT16 DMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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