2011 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LB11 OPS

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of recurring suspension and rubber-component wear. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 116,308 miles passed despite defects involving a binding nearside rear brake and a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot. While the car currently passes, the presence of these faults shortly after previous suspension repairs suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or significant degradation rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 98,681 miles and the July 2025 test at 116,308 miles, the car covered 17,627 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, though the age of 15 years now likely contributes to the gradual degradation of rubber bushes and steering components seen in the MOT records. A buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the record shows multiple worn arm pins and bushes across both axles in 2024 and 2023. The steering rack inner joints noted in 2023 require verification to ensure no excessive play has developed since the last test. Additionally, the deteriorated offside front CV boot must be checked for grease leakage to prevent imminent failure of the drive shaft joint, and the nearside rear brake should be tested for heatrelated damage to ensure the caliper is not seizing.