2021 KIA Ceed 2 NAV Crdi ISG Mhev 1.6L Hybrid electric · FD21 UPL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While passed the most recent test on 1 June 2026 at 44,957 miles, the tester flagged thin front brake pads on both sides and a nearside front tyre nearing the legal limit. This mirrors the advisory from the June 2025 test at 36,935 miles where thin brake pads were also noted, suggesting the owner delays component replacement until a failure becomes imminent. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 7,000 miles between the June 2025 and June 2026 tests, and another 7,000-mile gap between June 2024 and 2025. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently for daily commuting, though the lack of preventative maintenance is evident in the 2024 failure. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension closely, as the June 2024 failure at 29,931 miles revealed an excessively worn inner bush on the nearside front suspension arm. Although this was reportedly rectified, the recurring issue of uneven tyre wear in subsequent tests suggests a potential alignment problem or continued premature wear of suspension components. The front braking system also requires immediate attention as the pads have been flagged as thin in two consecutive years.