2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · LC58 HWA

The vehicle cleared its latest MOT on 11 July 2025 at 135,956 miles, passing with only advisory notes for a rear registration‑plate lamp and slight play in the nearside front track‑rod end. Compared with the cascade of failures recorded in July 2024, the trend has shifted towards improvement, although the underlying wear on suspension bushings, CV boot and corrosion remains evident. At 135,956 miles the 2008 Kia Ceed has accumulated roughly 7,500 miles per year since first registration, a figure that aligns with average usage for a car of this age. The mileage rose from 120,353 miles at the 12 July 2023 test to 130,463 miles a year later, then to 135,956 miles by July 2025, indicating a steady but modest increase rather than any sudden spikes or long periods of inactivity. No large gaps appear in the record, suggesting the odometer readings are consistent and the vehicle has been driven regularly throughout its life. A prospective buyer should give priority to the structural and suspension items that recur across the MOT history. The 2024‑07‑15 failure highlighted tack‑welded repairs on both front sub‑frame sections and rear lower suspension mounts; a qualified engineer must verify the integrity of those welds and check for any flex or cracking. Persistent slight play in the nearside front track‑rod and anti‑roll‑bar ball joints, together with the severely deteriorated CV boot noted in 2023 and again in 2024, warrant close inspection of the front drive shafts and rear suspension bushings for leaks or impending failure. The parking‑brake efficiency recorded as below 50 % in July 2024 and the steering rack free play observed at the same time should be confirmed functional before purchase. Finally, the tyre tread was flagged as near the legal limit in the most recent test, so the current tyre condition and wear pattern must be assessed to ensure safe handling.