2018 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · CF18 EPA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though recent MOT history indicates a declining trend in consumable maintenance. While the 2025-11-19 test at 32,086 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged both nearside and offside rear tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges. This follows a failure in November 2024 at 26,181 miles, where the nearside rear tyre and an ineffective front windscreen wiper caused the vehicle to fail the initial inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,011 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental growth from 7,963 miles in April 2021 to the most recent 32,086 miles in November 2025. This low-use pattern suggests the car has spent significant time stationary or has been used for short, infrequent journeys. Such usage patterns can sometimes lead to uneven tyre wear or degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the sidewall damage and tread cracks noted in the April 2021 record. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyre condition and wheel alignment. The recurring advisory for edge wear on the rear tyres across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests a possible issue with rear suspension geometry or camber settings. Inspecting the suspension bushes and shock absorbers would be prudent to rule out underlying mechanical causes for this uneven wear. Additionally, verify that the windscreen wipers and all exterior rubber seals are in good condition to ensure they meet the standards required by the previous failures.