2016 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · AK66 ABZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 30 January 2026 at 89,596 miles. While the car has passed every test since September 2022, the latest inspection flagged slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. This represents a shift from a period of clean certificates to the emergence of mechanical wear. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 8,960 miles per year. The distance covered between February 2024 and February 2025 was 10,947 miles, showing a slight increase in usage. A smaller gap exists between the September 2022 test at 55,122 miles and the February 2023 test at 57,036 miles, indicating regular annual use without significant periods of standing. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension. The ball joint advisory from January 2026 suggests the front end is beginning to show age-related wear. Because the vehicle previously had perishing rear tyres noted in September 2022, checking the current condition and date codes of all tyres is advisable to ensure they have not been neglected. The overall record is clean, with no history of structural corrosion, brake failure, or exhaust emissions issues. The only other recorded fault was a defective windscreen wiper blade in February 2025, which is a minor consumable item. Aside from the suspension play, the data suggests a vehicle that has been maintained to a basic standard without chronic mechanical failures.