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AO65 YBL

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,448 mi
Last recorded35,448 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 YBL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 35,448 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2025 35,407 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2024 30,408 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 23,684 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 17,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 11,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 11,188 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,895 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 9,881 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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AO65 YBL is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO65 YBL, 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 AO65 YBL registered?

AO65 YBL is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is AO65 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 YBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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