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YY16 RYD

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 RYD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,884 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged. not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Mirror cap missing

Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,128 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 52,347 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,492 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 40,492 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,017 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,547 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YY16 RYD is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY16 RYD, 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 YY16 RYD registered?

YY16 RYD is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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