2014 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · AF14 YJV

The 2014 Kia Ceed presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 24 January 2026 at 163,221 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with the two earlier failures on 5 December 2023 and 2 December 2024 showing no defects logged, indicating administrative or presentational test errors rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or wear items appear across any entry, which suggests the vehicle cleared each examination on the day. At roughly 13,602 miles per year, the odometer sits high for a twelve-year-old hatchback, reflecting sustained commuter or high-mileage use rather than periods of standing. The record jumps from 148,297 miles at the December 2023 test to 151,260 miles by December 2024, then to 163,221 miles by January 2026, equating to about 12,000 miles in the final thirteen months. The sparse three-year span offers little granularity, yet the clean sheets at each point imply the previous keeper addressed requirements before testing. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the accumulated distance. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories in the DVSA data does not preclude underbody rust at sills or subframes invisible to the tester. Verify the genuine cause of the two zero-defect failures, as repeated same-day fail-and-pass cycles can mask rushed rectification. Given the high mileage and thin record, prioritise a cold-start evaluation of the drivetrain and a measurement of remaining tyre tread and wiper condition. The history shows no recurring mechanical trend, but the age and distance travelled warrant confirmation that consumables were replaced on schedule rather than at minimum legal limits.