2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · CK58 NXC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but shows a clear trend of deteriorating suspension and braking components. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 68,488 miles, the record reveals a significant volume of advisories that were previously failures. The transition from a clean record in late 2023 to a multi-point failure in 2025 indicates that the vehicle's rubber-based components and joints are now failing due to age despite the low annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old car, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 57,382 miles and the December 2025 test at 68,488 miles, the vehicle covered only 11,106 miles. This low usage explains the presence of age-related issues such as the perishing rear tyres and the bonding failures in the suspension arm bushes, which often occur due to stationary time and environmental exposure rather than wear from heavy driving. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the entire suspension geometry. The December 2025 test flagged widespread issues including ball joint play on both front corners, worn arm bushes on all four corners, and a failing nearside anti-roll bar linkage. These defects, combined with the 2024 report of steering rack inner joint play and general corrosion, suggest the underbody assembly is reaching the end of its functional life. The braking system also requires close attention. The history shows a pattern of neglect, ranging from thin rear pads and poor parking brake efficiency in 2023 to thinning pads and binding offside rear calipers in 2024. The buyer should verify that the recent repairs addressed the binding caliper and check the condition of the rear brake discs for excessive pitting, as the low mileage often leads to surface corrosion on components that are not used used.