AP65 KWO

2016 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2016
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1396 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 May 2027 (333 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,321 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2016 Kia has 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 26,321 miles.

The vehicle shows consistent annual usage, averaging 10,248 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent period of lower usage (3,179 miles in 12 months) is typical for older vehicles.

Things to check

  • Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers fluid leak (Nov 2020) — a serious structural failure.
  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories (Nov 2019, Jun 2023) — indicates chronic maintenance needs.
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories (Dec 2018, Nov 2019, Jun 2023) — consistent neglect of consumables.
  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements (Nov 2020) — a safety-critical system failure.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-14, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,248 miles/year, indicating normal usage.

Mileage history

Dec 2018: 26,321 mi PASSNov 2019: 42,552 mi PASSNov 2020: 55,799 mi FAILNov 2020: 55,799 mi PASSDec 2021: 70,665 mi PASSOct 2022: 79,317 mi PASSJun 2023: 85,101 mi PASSJun 2024: 95,269 mi PASSMay 2025: 103,150 mi PASSMay 2026: 106,329 mi FAILMay 2026: 106,333 mi PASS106k66k26kDec 2018May 2026

MOT test history — 9/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2018 PASS 26,321 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 PASS 42,552 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2020 FAIL 55,799 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 55,799 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 70,665 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2022 PASS 79,317 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 85,101 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2024 PASS 95,269 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2025 PASS 103,150 mi
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2026 FAIL 106,329 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been really hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been really hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner cv boot is perishing
May 2026 PASS 106,333 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been really hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been really hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner cv boot is perishing

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