2016 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · CV66 DVM

The Kia Ceed presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 17 December 2025 at 166,840 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the record shows two consecutive failed tests on the days immediately prior to each eventual pass, both at identical mileages to the passes and with no defects listed. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical decline, but it warrants scrutiny given the lack of recorded advisories across the lifespan. The odometer shows 126,657 miles at the December 2023 test, rising to 148,237 by December 2024 and 166,840 by December 2025. That equates to roughly 21,580 miles covered in the final year, above the vehicle's lifetime average of 16,684 miles per year and confirming sustained high-use operation for a ten-year-old car. The history is sparse, with three passes and two fails across three years and no advisories or defects ever logged, which is unusual for a high-mileage vehicle and may indicate light-touch test reporting rather than genuinely unworn components. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear not captured in the clean records, given the annual mileage exceeding 20,000 in the latest period. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries on 13 December 2024 and 16 December 2025 imply the previous owner deferred rectification until the test day, a habit that often accompanies skipped interim servicing. Structural integrity and exhaust emissions should be verified on a ramp, as corrosion and catalyst condition are not evidenced in the supplied data but become relevant at this age and use level. Treat the absent advisories as unconfirmed and commission an independent inspection before purchase.