2012 KIA Ceed 1.4L Diesel · LA12 HZX

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, demonstrating a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on 19 August 2025 at 70,616 miles resulted in a clean pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just two days prior at a virtually identical mileage. This suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying any identified issues immediately to ensure a valid certificate. Since the 2023 test, the vehicle has remained consistent, and no recurring mechanical or structural faults have appeared in the official record. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Data from the August 2023 test at 61,170 miles to the July 2024 test at 66,106 miles shows an accumulation of roughly 5,000 miles over eleven months. This low usage typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to higher-mile examples. However, vehicles sitting for long periods can suffer from the degradation of rubber-based components such as bushes and tyres, which do not show up on mileage figures alone. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on the age-related degradation of components rather than high-mile wear. Given the low mileage, check for signs of corrosion on the exhaust system and structural welds, as moisture can cause rust on stationary vehicles. Inspect the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers, as infrequent use often leads to binding performance. The history of short-term failures followed by immediate passes indicates that while the car is maintained, it may require frequent adjustments to minor items to meet strict testing standards.