2009 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LS59 KHU

The 2009 KIA Ceed has a recent MOT history showing a pass on 2022-12-23 at 189,088 miles, but a failure on 2022-12-20 at 188,924 miles just three days earlier. No defects were recorded in either test, making the cause of the failure unclear. This suggests a potential administrative error, a minor technical issue resolved quickly, or a misclassification. The vehicle’s MOT record prior to 2022 shows consistent passes with no defects, indicating generally reliable performance. The mileage of 189,088 miles for a 17-year-old vehicle aligns with an average of 11,123 miles per year, which is typical for its age. This suggests neither extreme under-use nor heavy wear, though the exact usage pattern remains ambiguous. The lack of defects in most MOTs implies the vehicle has not shown significant mechanical issues over its lifespan. However, the recent failure without recorded defects introduces uncertainty about its current condition. The trend in MOT outcomes is mixed but not clearly worsening. The single failure in late 2022 contrasts with a clean pass shortly after, and previous MOTs up to 2019 show no issues.