2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · M14 LAB

The most recent MOT, conducted on 31 January 2026, ended in a pass at 132,454 miles with no defects recorded. That same day, the vehicle also holds a failure result with no defects listed, which typically indicates an initial rejection followed by an immediate retest after a minor rectification. Over the full history, every annual test shows this identical fail-then-pass pattern, yet none of the records list any specific failure reasons or advisories. On the evidence provided, the maintenance trend is stable and the car presents as roadworthy, though the paired results without stated faults leave some ambiguity about what was corrected. The recorded mileage of 132,454 sits almost exactly on the expected average for a 14-year-old car at roughly 9,461 miles per year. Recent use, however, has been lighter. Between the January 2024 pass at 120,906 miles and the January 2025 test at 127,167 miles, the car covered about 6,261 miles. The following twelve months added only 5,287 miles before the January 2026 test. That slowdown suggests the vehicle is not being used as heavily now as in its earlier life, which can reduce wear on brakes, suspension, and drivetrain, but may also mean it has stood idle for longer periods—something that can affect tyre condition, brake disc corrosion, and battery health. Because the MOT record shows no recurring faults, no structural corrosion, and no suspension or brake advisories, there are no specific red flags to chase from this data alone. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection of the usual high-mileage items: suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or corrosion, brake discs for scoring and lip wear, calipers for binding, and tyre tread depth and age. Given the clean MOT pass in January 2026, the vehicle appears mechanically sound on paper, but a pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage remains worthwhile, especially to verify service history items that fall outside the MOT scope, such as engine oil changes, coolant condition, and any cambelt replacement if due.