2007 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · EF07 EWY

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a recent and sharp decline in maintenance standards. While the car passed its latest MOT in November 2025 at 100,343 miles, it failed just one day prior with seven separate major defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a list of mechanical, lighting, and structural failures in late 2025 suggests that the current owner is only performing the minimum repairs required to pass the test rather than addressing underlying wear and tear. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 100,343 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,281 miles per year. This low usage usually implies less strain on the engine, but the data shows a rapid accumulation of 15,000 miles between April 2023 and November 2025. This surge in use, combined with the vehicle's age, likely accelerated the degradation of rubber components and suspension hardware, as evidenced by the severely deteriorated nearside front inner drive shaft CV boot and the worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain. The failure of the CV boot is a high-risk item as grease loss will lead to rapid joint failure if not replaced immediately. Furthermore, the report of missing road wheel fixings in the 2025 failure indicates a severe lapse in basic safety inspections, necessitating a manual check of all wheel bolts for torque and integrity. The recurring advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit across 2024 and 2025 further reinforce a pattern of neglecting consumable items until they reach a point of failure.