2013 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · LK63 VFT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While the most recent MOT test in June 2025 at 107,842 miles passed, it carried over a distorted offside front inner wheel. This specific defect has persisted for two years, dating back to the June 2023 test. The trend shows a stable but neglected approach to non-safety-critical defects between failures, suggesting the owner only addresses faults when they result in an immediate test failure. At 107,842 miles over 13 years, the car averages approximately 8,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older family hatchback. The records show consistent use, with roughly 8,700 miles covered between the 2023 and early 2024 tests, and another 9,700 miles between May 2024 and June 2025. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer must physically inspect the offside front and rear rear wheels, as the persistent distortion noted across multiple years can lead to vibrations at high speeds and premature bearing wear. The failure in May 2025 for a split nearside front CV boot requires a close look at the drive shaft to ensure no grease leakage has occurred and that the joint is not seizing. Furthermore, the 2024 failure for imbalanced front brakes across the axle warrants a check for sticking calipers or uneven pad wear, which often indicates a lack of routine maintenance on the braking system.