2010 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · AV10 HTD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on July 7, 2026, at 78,429 miles. However, the immediate history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. Just two weeks prior to this pass, the car failed due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp and a critical nearside front tyre with exposed cords. While the vehicle passed its most recent test without defects, the recurring failures suggest that faults are only addressed once they reach the point of legal non-compliance. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 78,429 represents a low average of approximately 4,900 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests the vehicle has spent long periods stationary, which often leads to the degradation of components not related to mechanical wear. Between July 2025 and July 2026, the car covered only 1,591 miles, yet showed consistent issues. Such low mileage can accelerate the aging of rubber components and the seizing of mechanical parts, which aligns with the brake issues noted below. A buyer should focus specifically on the braking and suspension systems during a physical inspection. The record shows a persistent issue with pitted and scored brake discs dating back to 2020, with the nearside rear service brake binding excessively in both 2020 and 2024. This indicates potential sticking caliper pistons or collapsed slide pins. Furthermore, the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints have appeared with play in 2021 and 2025, suggesting the front suspension is reaching the end of its service life. The tyre history also highlights poor alignment management or neglect, with the offside front tyre consistently wearing on the inner edge across 2023, 2024, and 2025. This specific wear pattern indicates a geometry fault or worn bushes that remains unaddressed. Given the recent failure regarding the SRS warning lamp, the buyer must verify that the airbag system has been properly cleared and that no hidden faults remain, as this is a significant safety-related concern that was only resolved shortly before the latest test.