2019 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LF19 POU

The 2019 Kia Ceed holds a valid MOT issued on 21 January 2026 at 84,694 miles, passing with only a minor advisory for a cut in the nearside front tyre sidewall. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable, though not without blemish. The January 2025 test at 79,024 miles flagged a minor oil leak and a worn rear trailing arm bush, both advisories rather than failures, suggesting the car has been kept in running order but not always to a meticulous standard. The January 2026 result is cleaner, with no suspension or fluid-related advisories, indicating those earlier items may have been addressed or have not deteriorated further. At roughly 12,100 miles per year, this Ceed has covered significantly more ground than the typical UK average for a seven-year-old family hatchback. The mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between annual tests. The 2023 double test, a fail on 16 January followed by a clean pass on 17 January at 62,215 miles, shows a burst of tyre damage and a faulty TPMS sensor that were promptly rectified within 24 hours. That cluster of tyre defects, including a nail in the nearside rear, points to a period of inattention to basic consumable checks, a pattern that resurfaced in the 2026 advisory for a cut sidewall. A buyer should pay close attention to the condition of the rear suspension, specifically the trailing arm bushes and any signs of fresh oil around the engine or gearbox, given the 2025 advisories. The nearside front tyre sidewall cut noted in January 2026 warrants immediate professional inspection; sidewall damage is a structural concern that can lead to a sudden blowout and is not a repairable defect. Check all four tyres for uneven tread depth and embedded objects, and verify the TPMS is functioning correctly before purchase. While the record shows no evidence of structural corrosion or braking faults, the high annual mileage means suspension joints, coil springs, and brake discs should be physically inspected for wear consistent with a car that has spent considerable time on motorways and urban roads.