2011 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · BD11 FPZ

The 2025‑12‑16 MOT at 85,852 miles was passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum roadworthiness standards. However, the preceding 2025‑12‑13 test revealed serious steering‑rack bolt ineffectiveness and a missing CV gaitor securing clip, showing that the recent pass follows a corrective repair rather than a stable condition. Mileage has risen from 61,142 miles in September 2020 to 85,852 miles in December 2025, an increase of 24,710 miles over roughly five years, or about 4,942 miles per year. The annual increments were fairly steady between 2021 and 2024, but the jump from 82,700 miles in September 2024 to 85,843 miles in December 2025 represents a rapid accumulation of 3,143 miles in just three months, suggesting the car has been used more intensively in the last year. Recurring faults centre on the steering rack, which has shown inner‑joint play in every test since September 2021 and was noted as ‘ineffective’ in December 2025, while rear service brakes have been recorded as excessively binding in September 2023, September 2024 and December 2025. Additional concerns include rear coil‑spring corrosion and debonded trailing‑arm bushes identified in September 2024, a missing CV gaitor securing clip in December 2025, and consistent edge‑wear on the tyres that points to alignment or suspension wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the steering rack for play and verify that the recent bolt repair has restored proper attachment, examine the rear brake system for binding and pad condition, assess the integrity of the rear coil spring and trailing‑arm bushes for corrosion or separation, confirm the CV gaitor securing clip is correctly fitted, and check tyre wear patterns for signs of mis‑alignment or suspension fatigue.