2007 KIA Cerato 1.6L Petrol · LB56 YJD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on January 26, 2026, at 169,747 miles. This result followed a failure just eleven days prior at 169,690 miles, though the record shows no recorded defects for that failure, suggesting a potential administrative error or a clerical oversight rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend remains stable as the vehicle has passed three consecutive tests without recorded advisories over the last three years. The mileage progression is consistent with typical usage for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 162,633 miles and the January 2025 test at 167,497 miles, the car covered 4,864 miles. A further 2,250 miles were logged prior to the January 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests the car is not sitting stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of brake calipers. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, given the vehicle's age and high mileage. While the MOT record is clean of advisories, cars of this era and mileage are prone to corrosion on the sills, rear subframe, and exhaust system mounting. Inspect the control arm bushes and shock absorbers for signs of perished rubber, as these are the first items to fail on high-mileage Ceratos despite not always triggering an immediate MOT failure. Check for brake fluid leaks around the cylinders to ensure the hydraulic system has been well-maintained beyond the basic requirements of the annual test.