2011 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LB11 OPA

The vehicle has a roadworthiness status of PASSED for the most recent test on 2025-11-05, which occurred 11 months prior to the current date of 2026-06-18, indicating the vehicle has not failed the test since the last inspection. However, the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in terms of structural integrity and component wear, primarily driven by suspension and braking issues. The most recent test on 2025-11-05 was passed, but the subsequent tests show a clear deterioration in performance, with multiple failures occurring in the same period. The mileage pattern is stable in terms of total accumulated distance, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle's age. However, this stability is masked by rapid accumulation of wear on critical components. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 15 years of mileage, with the most recent test (2025-11-05) occurring at 126,408 miles. This high mileage is not uniform; it is heavily concentrated in the most recent test, where the tester flagged offside coil springs and registration plates as inoperative, suggesting that wear is occurring at a rate that exceeds normal consumption levels. The rapid mileage accumulation is a sign of poor maintenance habits, where the vehicle was likely driven for extended periods with insufficient lubrication or oil changes. Based on the recurring faults observed in the MOT records, a buyer should inspect for structural integrity issues and excessive wear in the suspension and braking systems. The history indicates a worsening trend in suspension components, with repeated failures in the front and rear suspension arms, pin/bushes, and steering rack joints. These components have been flagged multiple times, including in the 2025-11-05 test and 2025-11-03, where the tester flagged binding rear brakes and insufficient washer liquid. The repeated failures in the 2025-11-05 test, specifically the offside coil springs and registration plates, suggest that the vehicle has not undergone a proper overhaul or replacement of these critical parts, leaving the vehicle vulnerable to further damage. The steering rack inner joints, which have been flagged in the 2025-11-05 and 2025-11-03 tests, may require immediate replacement to prevent future binding or loss of control.