2009 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · EJ59 FWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test in November 2025 at 41,265 miles passed with no mechanical failures, noting only deteriorated registration plates. This represents a stable trend compared to the September 2023 failure, where the car failed on multiple points including lighting, a CV boot, and steering and brake components. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 41,265 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,400 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap between August 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered only 2,803 miles, suggesting it may sit stationary for extended periods. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts due to age and oxidation, which is evident in the suspension faults recorded. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the steering and suspension geometry, as these areas have shown recurring issues. The tester flagged play in both steering rack inner joints in 2023 and issues with the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints in both 2022 and 2024. While these may have been addressed, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the rubber bushings and joints are failing due to age. Additionally, the rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin across the 2022 and 2023 tests, so the current state of the friction material and the discs should be verified to ensure they have not seized from disuse.