2013 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · FL13 VMW

The 2013 Kia Ceed presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 26 July 2025 passing at 98,833 miles. The only flagged item was front service brake fluctuation, noted as not excessive. This follows a clean pass in 2024 and a clean pass in July 2023 after a failure just two days prior, indicating the previous owner addressed defects promptly. The trajectory from a multi-point failure in 2023 to two consecutive clean passes suggests attentive upkeep in recent years. The mileage record shows a steady accumulation pattern. Between the July 2022 test at 81,157 miles and the July 2025 test at 98,833 miles, the vehicle covered 17,676 miles over three years, averaging roughly 5,892 miles annually. This sits below the typical 7,600 miles per year for a 13-year-old vehicle, pointing to lighter use rather than high-mileage wear. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, and the annual testing pattern confirms consistent use without prolonged standing. Buyers should focus their in-person inspection on the front suspension and braking systems, given the 2023 failure flagged an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and front brake imbalance. Although the subsequent clean passes suggest repairs were carried out, verifying the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints remains prudent. Rear brake pads were also found below 1.5 mm in 2023, so checking rear pad thickness and disc condition is advisable. The nearside rear tyre defect that year involved a deep cut reaching the ply, meaning a thorough tyre inspection for sidewall damage and tread depth should be part of any pre-purchase check. No corrosion or structural advisories appear in the record, but a visual underbody inspection for rust on subframes and suspension mounting points is still recommended given the vehicle's age.