2009 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · AP59 AEE

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass rate over the last five years. The most recent test on 21 October 2025 at 68,714 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a similar clean result in November 2024, suggesting the car is currently maintained to a standard that meets all DVSA requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2009 model, averaging roughly 4,042 miles per year. Between November 2022 and October 2025, the odometer moved from 63,090 to 68,714 miles, confirming a steady but light usage pattern. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest undisclosed commercial use or significant periods of abandonment, though such low usage can sometimes mask issues related to component seizure or perished rubber seals. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age, lacking any mentions of corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc deterioration. While the failure on 28 October 2024 was resolved within nine days, the record does not specify the cause of that failure. A buyer should verify the nature of that specific repair to ensure it was not a symptom of a larger underlying issue. Given the lack of recorded advisories, physical inspection should focus on items that MOT testers often overlook or that degrade during low-mileage ownership. Check for tyre perishing or flat spots and inspect the brake calipers for sticking due to inactivity. A thorough check of the underbody for structural rust is advised, as the absence of MOT-flagged corrosion does not always guarantee the absence of surface oxidation on a seventeen-year-old chassis.