2011 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LC11 BVY

The 2011 Kia Ceed shows a stable maintenance profile, having passed its most recent MOT on July 1 2026 at 123,408 miles with no defects recorded. This follows three consecutive years of clean results from 2023 to 2025, indicating that the current owner has addressed previous mechanical concerns. However, the history reveals a recurring pattern of reactive maintenance regarding consumables and the braking system, where components were often replaced only after failing a test rather than during scheduled service intervals. Mileage usage is consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The test history from 2020 through 2022 highlights frequent issues with tyres and suspension. In July 2021 at 108,518 miles, the vehicle failed due to a fractured nearside front coil spring and binding brakes. These issues returned in 2022 at 113,614 miles when the nearside front coil spring was found catching the body. The subsequent failure in July 2024 at 119,885 miles for thin rear brake pads and pitted discs, followed by a clean pass, suggests the braking assembly has recently seen significant attention. The record also notes a persistent non-excessive oil leak identified between 2020 and 2023, which has not been flagged in more recent tests but should be monitored for signs of increasing volume or seal degradation. The frequent advisories regarding perishing tyres and blown bulbs across several years suggest a history of neglect regarding basic upkeep. While the vehicle currently presents as roadworthy with no active defects, a buyer should verify the current state of the suspension bushings and check for oil traces to ensure the previous leak issues have not returned.