2013 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LD13 ADV

The 2013 Kia Ceed presents as roadworthy following a passed MOT on 14 March 2026 at 141,361 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The most recent pass came only four days after two failed tests on 11 March 2026 at near-identical mileages of 141,355 and 141,361, both logged with no defects recorded. Such back-to-back failures with no listed faults suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical decline, though the buyer should confirm the exact refusal reasons from DVSA paperwork. Mileage progression shows typical use for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. The record moves from 109,916 miles at the March 2024 test to 124,483 miles in March 2025, then to 141,361 miles by March 2026. That equates to roughly 10,800 miles per year, matching the expected average and showing no sudden accumulation spikes or long dormant periods. The supplied history is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or defects ever noted, which limits deep wear analysis but indicates no flagged neglect. Given the clean test lineage, no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion problems appear in the data. The twin March 2026 failures with zero recorded defects warrant a check of the original failure notices to rule out hidden caliper or emissions faults missed in the summary. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity underneath and verify tyre tread depth and wiper condition, as these consumables fall outside MOT defect logging when compliant. In-person examination of the exhaust system and underbody for rust remains sensible at this age and mileage. The absence of advisories across four years implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the unexplained 2026 failures mean the vehicle's test history is not entirely straightforward.