2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LP12 AEK

This 2012 Kia Ceed is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 16 March 2026 at 161,285 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing tests without flagged mechanical failures or safety warnings over the last three years. The vehicle has covered 161,285 miles over 14 years, averaging roughly 11,520 miles per year. This is typical usage for a car of this age. The mileage accumulation is steady, with 9,000 miles added between March 2024 and March 2025, and a further 6,050 miles recorded by the March 2026 test. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in mileage that would suggest periods of neglect or heavy commercial use. The MOT history is unusually clean for a high-mileage vehicle. While the car failed tests on 26 March 2024 and 21 March 2025, the records show no specific defects listed for those failures, suggesting they were likely administrative or minor issues resolved immediately. The absence of recurring advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust emissions is positive. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the underbody and suspension components. High-mileage vehicles often develop structural corrosion or wear in the coil springs and shock absorbers that may not always trigger an MOT failure until they reach a critical state. Checking for oil leaks around the engine and gearbox is advised given the 161,285-mile odometer reading.