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YW65 KJE

2016 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,968 mi
Last recorded131,968 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 KJE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 131,968 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 129,554 miles

T P M S LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Dec 2024 129,554 miles

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

T P M S LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Dec 2023 120,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 97,352 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 76,075 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 75,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 55,123 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 45,522 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,289 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 KJE is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,368cc 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 KJE, 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 YW65 KJE registered?

YW65 KJE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is YW65 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW65 KJE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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