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2016 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LC16 BJE

LC16 BJE

2016 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2016. Recorded mileage 62,986 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2023.

Make & Model
KIA CEED
Year / Origin
2016 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 May 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
62,986 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 May 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1582cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT on 2022-05-18 was a pass at 62,986 miles, with no defects recorded. This is the only recent passing result in the history. Prior to this, the vehicle had two consecutive failures on 2021-05-12 and 2020-05-29, both at the same mileage (58,038 and 50,976 miles respectively), with no defects listed. These failures are unusual — typically, a failure would show some defect, but none were recorded. This suggests possible administrative or procedural issues rather than mechanical problems. The pattern shows two failed MOTs followed by passes at the same mileage points, which may indicate that the vehicle was retested after minor fixes or paperwork corrections. However, without defect details, it's impossible to assess whether underlying issues were resolved. The trend over time appears stable: no new defects have been reported since the 2022 pass, and the vehicle has not failed again. There’s no evidence of worsening condition, but also no indication of proactive repairs being documented. Mileage stands at 62,986 miles for a 10-year-old car — roughly 6,300 miles per year.
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LC16 BJE Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2022
  • 62,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LC16 BJE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Kia Ceed (LC16 BJE) between May 2022 and May 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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