BO53 MHE

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
WHITE
Engine
1685 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 January 2027 (226 days away)
Last recorded mileage
37,065 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 75/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 37,065 miles. The recurring tyre advisories and a known head gasket issue in the Kia Ceed model add to the risk.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,102 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2020 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • 2020 MOT gap: No MOT recorded between July 2019 and January 2021, suggesting a period of off-road use or SORN.
  • Unexplained MOT failures: Two MOT failures (July 2019, January 2024) with no defect details provided, indicating unresolved issues.
  • Recurring tyre advisories: Five advisories for tyre wear across multiple tests (2021, 2024, 2025) suggest a persistent maintenance need.
  • Head gasket concern: Known model-specific weakness for head gasket issues in Kia Ceed models, aligning with the 2019 headlamp aim failure.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-26: Offers peace of mind for over three years of MOT coverage.
  • Consistent mileage: Average 11,102 miles/year is normal and shows no signs of odometer fraud.
  • Recent clean pass: January 2026 MOT passed with no advisories, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: Demonstrates a strong safety record for this 2016 Kia model.

Mileage history

Jul 2019: 37,065 mi FAILJul 2019: 37,065 mi PASSJan 2021: 42,479 mi PASSJan 2022: 57,010 mi PASSJan 2023: 72,471 mi PASSJan 2024: 83,614 mi FAILJan 2024: 83,614 mi PASSJan 2025: 98,255 mi PASSJan 2026: 111,146 mi PASS111k74k37kJul 2019Jan 2026

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2019 FAIL 37,065 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Jul 2019 PASS 37,065 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 42,479 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush unbonding but not resulting in excessive movement
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush unbonding but not resulting in excessive movement
Jan 2022 PASS 57,010 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 72,471 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jan 2024 FAIL 83,614 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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))
PRS Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Jan 2024 PASS 83,614 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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))
Jan 2025 PASS 98,255 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 PASS 111,146 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BO53 MHE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.