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YW65 EJA

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,197 mi
Last recorded109,197 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 EJA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 109,197 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,801 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 95,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,779 miles

Front tyre pressure warning light on (reset tyre pressures 32psi)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread edges bald low on tread 3mm(205/55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge low on tread 3/4mm(205/55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large mounting bush worn movement /split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,719 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 56,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,679 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four , in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 32,376 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 28,738 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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YW65 EJA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YW65 EJA, 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 YW65 EJA registered?

YW65 EJA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is YW65 EJA safe to buy?

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