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
- 31 January 2027 (231 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 11,877 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 65/100
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 89% pass rate and 11,877 miles. The recent major steering failure and immediate retest suggest a reactive maintenance approach.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,255 miles/year, with a notable spike of 22,656 miles between Aug 2020 and Aug 2021, but no suspicious drops.
Things to check
- 2025-01-31: Major failure for Offside Front Track rod end ball joint excessive play.
- 2025-01-31: Immediate retest PASS after major steering failure, suggesting reactive repairs.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-31, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, averaging 10,255 miles/year, with no suspicious drops.
- No recurring major failures on critical safety systems like brakes or suspension (beyond 2025).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 11,877 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 20,565 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 43,221 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 62,960 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 73,105 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 85,074 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 90,092 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 90,096 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 102,836 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV66 HVY, 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.