2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LD62 GVT

This 2012 Kia Ceed demonstrates an exceptionally clean and stable roadworthiness profile, culminating in a pass on 23 July 2025 at 94,589 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend reflects an orderly upward trajectory, mirroring the unblemished passes achieved on 1 August 2024 at 81,936 miles and 27 July 2023 at 69,329 miles. A procedural fail preceded the pass on 28 July 2022 at 64,490 miles, though no specific mechanical defects were logged against it, indicating an administrative or rectifiable oversight rather than a systemic failure. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,756 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK driving patterns for a vehicle of this age. A noticeable acceleration in usage occurred between the July 2023 and August 2024 tests, where the vehicle covered approximately 12,600 miles in a single year, compared to the modest 4,800 miles recorded between the July 2022 and July 2023 assessments. This increased annual distance points to steady motorway or commuting use rather than prolonged periods of sitting idle, reducing the risk of seized components or battery degradation often associated with low-mileage storage. Prospective buyers inspecting the vehicle in person should nonetheless focus on routine mechanical wear points that naturally accompany a sub-100,000-mile chassis of this vintage. While the test history shows a complete absence of recurring advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion, physical examination of the brake pads, tyres, and underbody subframes remains essential to verify the general upkeep implied by the unbroken sequence of clean MOT passes.