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2016 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · VE 5188

VE 5188

2016 KIA Ceed (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 47,457 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
KIA CEED
Year / Origin
2016 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
47,457 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1368cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 1 December 2025 at 47,457 miles showed no defects, indicating that the car remains in a good mechanical state. This follows a clean pass in December 2024 at 41,821 miles, suggesting that the previous owners have maintained a proactive approach to ensuring the vehicle meets all DVSA standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,746 miles per year. The data shows consistent, light usage patterns, with only 5,636 miles driven between December 2024 and December 2025, and another 6,001 miles in the year preceding that. This low-frequency use typically results in reduced wear on the drivetrain, engine, and suspension components. However, low-mile vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber components or brake corrosion if the car sits stationary for long periods between tests. A buyer should note the single failure on 11 December 2023 at 35,818 miles, which was rectified immediately to allow a pass on the same day. While the record does not specify the exact reason for that failure, the physical inspection should focus on ensuring that any rectified fault does not recur. Given the age and low mileage, it is essential to check the brake discs for pitting or corrosion and inspect the condition of the suspension bushes for cracking, as these parts age based on time rather than just distance.

VE 5188 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
  • 47,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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VE 5188 Mileage History

  1. 07/12/202228,221 mi
  2. 11/12/202335,818 mi+7,597 mi
  3. 11/12/202335,820 mi+2 mi
  4. 09/12/202441,821 mi+6,001 mi
  5. 01/12/202547,457 mi+5,636 mi

Average of roughly 6,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VE 5188 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 10:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Ceed (VE 5188) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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