2014 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · J16 FBS

The 2014 Kia Ceed presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 1 November 2025 at 106,707 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVSA record shows no defects, advisories, or repeated failures across five consecutive annual tests. A failed entry on 1 November 2025 at the same mileage carries no listed defects, and the vehicle passed later that same day, indicating a clerical or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages around 8,892 against the vehicle's twelve-year life, a typical figure for this age of car. The record moves cleanly from 53,665 miles at the October 2022 test to 71,710 miles in October 2023, then 89,332 miles in November 2024, and 106,707 miles in November 2025. The owner added roughly 17,400 miles in the final year, a mild rise over prior periods but no abrupt surge that would imply neglected high-load use. Sparse test data limits deep wear profiling, though the clean sheets suggest routine statutory upkeep. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear, as the MOT record logs no advisories that would expose emerging fatigue. At 106,707 miles the original dampers and binding-calipe risk sit outside the test's pass-fail scope yet remain probable consumable replacements. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes warrants a ramp check despite the absence of flagged rust. The duplicated 1 November 2025 entry with a defect-free failure warrants a V5C and DVSA portal confirmation before purchase. Previous keepers cleared every annual test without advisory, implying disciplined servicing rather than deferred minor work. Verify service stamps against the 17,375-mile gap between 2024 and 2025 to confirm interval compliance.