2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LC62 EDJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The latest MOT test conducted in March 2025 at 77,706 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the car currently meets all statutory requirements. This follows a consistent history of clean passes in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a high mechanical standard over the last several years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,550 miles per year. Between February 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 10,404 miles, which represents a recent increase in usage. The brief failure recorded in February 2024 at 67,300 miles, occurring just two miles before a successful retest, suggests a minor, easily rectified issue such as a blown bulb, light adjustment, or minor brakerelated fault that was immediately addressed rather than a sign of systemic mechanical neglect. Despite the clean record, a low-mileage buyer should still inspect the rubber components and fluids for age-related degradation. Vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from perished suspension bushes, cracked sidewalls, and seized calipers that mileage alone does not capture. Check the chassis for early-stage corrosion on the sills and arches, as older Kia models can be susceptible to structural rust regardless of the distance driven. Given the recent usage increase, ensure the brake discs are not heavily pitted from previous periods of inactivity.