2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · JM62 MAL

The MOT test on 16 April 2025 passed the Kia Cee'd at 122,915 miles with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. Earlier that day a test at 122,904 miles failed yet listed no defects, repeating a same-day fail/pass pair seen on 12 April 2024 at 107,008 and 107,018 miles. Since the April 2023 pass at 81,853 miles, the maintenance trend stays stable, showing zero advisories on brake discs, suspension bushes, or structural integrity. Mileage sits at 122,915 against fourteen years of age, a mean near 8,780 miles per year. The leap from 81,853 miles on 13 April 2023 to 107,018 miles on 12 April 2024 equates to 25,165 miles in twelve months, a heavy accumulation phase. The next cycle to 16 April 2025 added 15,897 miles, still above typical but easing. The history spans only three annual tests and remains clean apart from the anomalous fail entries. Those repeated failures with no defect notes point to trivial non-mechanical rejections rectified same day rather than neglected consumables like tyres or wiper blades. Prior keepers clearly addressed any minor compliance gap promptly. A buyer should still inspect coil springs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, and underbody corrosion in person, as the record flags no early wear on these components. Structural integrity passed at test but higher recent mileage demands scrutiny of drivetrain and gearbox during a road trial. Obtain the full DVSA certificates to confirm the exact 2024 and 2025 fail reasons and rule out omitted faults. The vehicle shows no worsening trend; careful physical checks will validate the paper record.