2008 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · AB08 CSL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2024 at 117,349 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The recurrence of lighting faults, tyrerelated issues, and exhaust leaks across the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests the owner only addresses defects when legally compelled by the MOT tester rather than performing routine inspections and servicing between annual intervals. At 117,349 miles over eighteen years, the Kia Ceed has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The data shows a steady progression of roughly 13,000 miles between October 2022 and October 2023, and another 11,500 miles in the following year. This consistent mileage suggests the car is used regularly, but the age of the vehicle means that rubber-based components and metalwork are subject to significant age-related degradation and corrosion despite the relatively low deplets on the odometer. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the exhaust system, as a minor leak has been flagged consistently since 2023 and remains present as of the latest pass, likely indicating a failing gasket or corroded manifold. Attention is also required for the suspension, specifically the offside rear coil spring which was noted as corroded in 2023; while it did not fail the test, corrosion on springs often leads to sudden structural failure. The insecure battery mount has also appeared in three consecutive years, indicating the fixing bracket or straps are worn and require replacement to prevent vibration damage to the battery terminals.