2015 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · S7 KAN

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2025-07-07 at 89,368 miles, but the history shows a clear pattern of worsening brake and tyre condition over the past two years, indicating deteriorating maintenance rather than improvement. The July 2024 test revealed a failure due to critically thin front brake pads (1.1 mm), exposed tyre ply, and severe edge wear on the nearside front tyre—issues that were merely advisories at the same mileage just six days earlier, suggesting rapid degradation or delayed remediation. Mileage accumulation has been consistent but not uniform: from 62,613 miles in July 2022 to 71,321 in July 2023 (8,708 miles/year), then a jump to 81,577 in July 2024 (10,256 miles/year), before reaching 89,368 in July 2025 (7,791 miles/year). The six-day gap between the failed and passed tests in July 2024 implies urgent, likely incomplete, repairs were carried out—possibly masking deeper issues. No major structural or emissions failures occurred, but the recurring front brake and tyre wear points to either aggressive driving, poor-quality parts, or insufficient attention to routine maintenance. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the front brake system, including disc thickness and runout, pad thickness, and caliper function, as repeated wear suggests either binding calipers or low-grade consumables were used. The suspension and steering components warrant close examination given the asymmetric front tyre wear patterns reported over multiple tests—this often indicates worn bushes, ball joints, or misalignment. The nearside front tyre failure with exposed ply is a serious structural concern, so the wheel, hub, and suspension mounting points should be checked for impact damage or corrosion. Finally, the windscreen chip and wiper smearing, while minor, hint at general neglect—inspect all rubber seals, lights, and fluid condition to assess overall care.