2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LB61 UMW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on February 6 2026 at 95,708 miles. While the record shows a technical failure on the same day just two miles prior, the lack of recorded defects on the passing certificate suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was immediately rectified. The consistent absence of advisories across the last three years indicates that the vehicle has maintained high standards of compliance without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 10,782 miles, followed by another 7,203 miles in the final year leading to the latest test. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often benefits the engine seals and rubber components, though the total mileage places standard wear on consumable items like the suspension and braking system. Given the clean MOT history with no flagged advisories, a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation that falls outside the scope of a standard test. A buyer should examine the chassis for developing surface corrosion, particularly around the rear arches and sills, where older Kia models often begin to show age. Checking the condition of the suspension bushes and bushings for cracking is also advisable as these components degrade over fourteen years regardless of mileage.