2018 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · CV18 FLE

The 2018 Kia Ceed presents a stable but anomalous roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 4 August 2023 at 39,765 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, yet the same date also shows a failure with no defects logged. This duplicate entry points to an administrative anomaly at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Across the available history the vehicle shows no advisories or recorded defects, indicating a clean test trend with no worsening condition. The recorded mileage sits at 39,765 miles against an eight-year age, averaging roughly 4,971 miles per year. The June 2022 test at 27,856 miles and the August 2023 test at 39,765 miles show about 11,900 miles added in fourteen months, a modest annual rate for the period. A gap exists before June 2022 with no earlier records supplied, and the low overall mileage suggests light use or extended standing periods. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low mileage and possible long stationary spells that accelerate corrosion and flat-spot tyres. The duplicated failure with no defects on 4 August 2023 warrants confirmation that the DVSA record reflects a clerical error and not a withheld fault. Verify underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions during a independent test before purchase.