2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LB61 USH

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on July 4, 2025, at 95,817 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes on the same day. This suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying faults once they are identified by the tester rather than allowing minor issues to accumulate into significant mechanical failures. The mileage profile is consistent with low-to-moderate annual use, averaging out approximately 6,844 miles per year. Between the June 2023 test at 81,259 miles and the July 2024 test at 89,164 miles, the car covered 7,905 miles in thirteen months. The interval between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests shows slightly lower usage, with 6,653 miles recorded over the year. This steady accumulation of mileage indicates the vehicle has not sat for extended periods, which generally benefits the condition of rubber seals and fluid components. While the most recent record is clean of advisories, the recurring failures on test days in 2024 and 2025 indicate that components may be reaching the end of their service life intermittently. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of wear on this model at age. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points is also essential to ensure no hidden rust is developing despite the current clean MOT certificate.