2016 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · BV16 NFX

The 2016 Kia Ceed presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 22 January 2026 at 41,010 miles with zero advisories or defects. That result marks a clear resolution of the only recurring fault on record. The vehicle has passed every single MOT since January 2022, and the trajectory from minor tyre deterioration in 2022 to four consecutive flawless tests indicates consistent, attentive ownership in recent years. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle. Annual accumulation averages roughly 4,101 miles per year, well below the UK typical range of 8,000 to 12,000. The intervals between tests show steady, modest growth: 25,552 miles in January 2022, 29,824 in January 2023, 34,003 in January 2024, 38,007 in January 2025, and 41,010 in January 2026. Each annual increment falls between 3,700 and 4,200 miles, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps suggesting odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The record is clean and internally consistent. The single historical defect appeared on 28 January 2022 at 25,552 miles, when both the nearside and offside rear tyres were flagged for cracking, perishing, or slight damage under item 5.2.3 (d)(ii). That advisory has not recurred in any subsequent test, meaning the tyres were replaced and the issue was properly addressed. No suspension, braking, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects have ever appeared on the record. Given the very low mileage and clean recent history, the mechanical risk profile is low. A buyer should still inspect the condition of all four tyres including sidewalls and tread depth, check the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion from light use, and examine the underside for any early signs of corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust components. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and exhaust system moisture damage that a clean MOT does not always reveal. A brief road test over varied surfaces will confirm whether the suspension remains tight and free of knocks or creaks.