2021 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · HY70 VWC

The Kia Ceed presents as roadworthy following the most recent pass on 28 January 2026 at 78,849 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its short history. The DVSA record shows clean passes in 2025 and 2024 alongside two anomalous fails on consecutive days in both January 2026 and February 2024 where the tester logged no defects. This pattern indicates administrative or procedural rejections rather than mechanical faults, and no advisories or corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions issues have ever been recorded. At roughly five years old the car shows 78,849 miles, equating to about 15,770 miles per year, which is high for a 2021 hatchback and points to sustained motorway or commuter use rather than short local trips. Mileage climbed from 50,989 at the February 2024 test to 62,085 by February 2025, then to 78,849 by January 2026, a steady annual accumulation near 16,000 miles with no standing periods. The sparse but consistent record gives no evidence of neglected consumables, though the high yearly distance implies heavier wear than a lower-mileage sibling. A buyer should still commission an in-person check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness given the elevated annual mileage, as these items wear progressively and the MOT only captures condition at test points. The two defect-free fails suggest the vehicle may have been presented with minor paperwork or identification mismatches, so confirm the V5C and test certificates match before purchase. No structural integrity concerns, exhaust emissions failures, or binding calipers appear in the history, and the absence of advisories across four tests reflects either diligent upkeep or light mechanical strain to date. Given the clean record, focus the viewing on tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody corrosion not visible in the MOT data.