2009 KIA Ceed 2.0L Diesel · EK09 PXM

The 2009 Kia Ceed passed its most recent MOT on 7 November 2025 at 121,644 miles, but the certificate carries a cluster of advisories that point to a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable one. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated offside front constant velocity boot, a severely deteriorated nearside inner CV boot, slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint, and slight play in both anti-roll bar ball joints. A defective rear wiper blade and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit round out the list. These are not isolated minor items. Two degraded CV boots in one test suggest joint contamination and imminent failure risk if left unattended, while multiple ball joint advisories indicate front-end wear that typically accelerates once play is established. The car is currently roadworthy, but the pattern implies deferred rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with light annual use of roughly 7,156 miles per year, which is typical for a 17-year-old vehicle. The record shows 108,957 miles on 14 October 2022, 108,974 miles on 17 October 2022, 112,325 miles on 4 November 2023, 116,809 miles on 9 November 2024, and 121,644 miles on 7 November 2025. There are no glaring gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the annual tests have been completed each autumn without long lapses. The mileage itself does not raise concerns about standing periods or excessive wear, but the mechanical condition flagged in the latest test is not what you would expect from a car that has been gently used and carefully maintained. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain. The repeated ball joint advisories across the 2025 test, combined with the 2022 failure for an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, suggest the front end has been a persistent weak point. Check the lower arms, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links for play, and budget for replacement if any joint boots are split or greasy. The two severely deteriorated CV boots are a red flag. Inspect both inner and outer joints for clicking under load and look for grease flung inside the wheel arches. If the boots have been torn for any length of time, the joints themselves may already be compromised and will need replacing. Tyre wear is another recurring theme. The 2022, 2023, and 2025 tests all flagged tyres worn to the legal limit or on the inner edge, which hints at either repeated neglect of tread depth or a persistent alignment or suspension geometry issue. Have the tracking and four-wheel alignment checked, and examine the inner sidewalls of all four tyres for uneven wear. The 2024 advisory for corroded rear coil springs also warrants a close look underneath, particularly around the spring seats and lower suspension mounting points, as corrosion here can affect ride quality and structural integrity. Finally, verify the operation of the front position lamps, washers, and rear brake light switch, since the 2022 failure showed these safety items were previously neglected.