2014 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LF64 EGC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 28 August 2025 at 61,200 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects, following a failure just one day prior at 61,197 miles. This isolated failure likely represents an administrative error or a minor component issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent pass at nearly identical mileage indicates no ongoing mechanical degradation or structural failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per annum. Between September 2022 and August 2025, the car covered 12,209 miles, maintaining a steady rate of usage of roughly 4,000 miles per year. This interval suggests short-distance commuting, which typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, long periods of standing or low mileage can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as suspension bushes, tyrealls, and brake fluid moisture. Given the clean nature of the MOT record, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by age rather than mileage. The lack of recorded advisories suggests the tester did not find significant corrosion on the structural integrity points or exhaust lines, but a buyer should still check for rust on the brake discs due to the low usage frequency. Checking the age of the tyres and the condition of the suspension arm bushings is essential, as these parts often perish before they wear out through mileage on low-mileage vehicles.