2022 KIA Xceed 3 1.5L Petrol · CV72 HPZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in front-end integrity. While the car passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 16,915 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to excessive wear on the nearside front suspension arm rear bush. The transition from a clean record in the previous year to a mechanical failure indicates that suspension components have reached the end of their functional life and required immediate attention. The mileage profile is notably low for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,229 miles per year. Between the March 2025 test at 10,941 miles and the March 2026 test at 16,915 miles, the car covered 5,974 miles. This low usage often suggests less wear on engine and drivetrain components, but it can also lead to premature degradation of rubber components like suspension bushes if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods without regular heat cycling. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the flagged lower arm bushes were replaced with high-quality parts. The failure on March 16, 2026, specifically identified the nearside bush as excessively worn, while the offside bush was noted as worn but not yet at failure threshold. You should check for any signs of play in the control arms and verify that the repair addressed both sides to prevent uneven alignment issues. Given the low mileage, also inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion pitting, which frequently occurs on vehicles that are used infrequently.