2010 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · FR10 HTE

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT in April 2026, but this followed a failure only one day prior. While the most recent result is a pass, the vehicle still carries advisories for a minor exhaust gas leak, worn nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes, and a nail in the nearside front tyre. There is a significant and recurring pattern of wear affecting the suspension, steering, and braking systems. Over the recorded period, there have been repeated issues with suspension arm ball joints, bushes, track rod ends, and steering rack or head bearings. Most concerning is the February 2026 failure, which revealed several serious safety defects, including a fractured coil spring, a seriously weakened brake disc, inadequate brake pad thickness, and an inoperative parking brake. The vehicle's condition trend looks to be worsening or, at the very least, highly unstable. The high volume of critical failures in early 2026 suggests that multiple components are reaching the end of their functional life at the same time. While the mileage of approximately 120,742 is typical for a 16-year-old car, the frequency of these defects suggests that maintenance may have been reactive, with repairs only being carried out to satisfy MOT requirements rather than as part of a proactive service schedule. A buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the entire suspension and steering setup to ensure the recent repairs were comprehensive. It is also vital to check the condition of the braking system, specifically the discs and pads, and to listen for any signs of exhaust leaks or suspension knocks during a test drive.