2008 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · MA58 RYM

The 31 May 2025 MOT at 95,313 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend after the early 2023 failures, which included two consecutive failures at identical mileage on 11 and 18 January 2023. No recurring failures have been logged since those tests, suggesting that any previously identified issues were fully rectified before subsequent inspections. The vehicle is a 2008 KIA CEED, 18 years old, with 95,313 miles, averaging 5,295 miles per year, which is low for its age and may reflect light use or extended periods standing. Mileage intervals show a jump from 82,320 miles in the 18 January 2023 test to 90,885 miles in the 12 January 2024 test (8,565 miles in 11 months), followed by a modest increase to 91,026 miles on 22 January 2024 (141 miles in 11 days) and a further rise to 95,313 miles on 31 May 2025 (4,287 miles in 16 months). A buyer should inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, examine rear brake calipers for binding, and assess brake discs for scoring or corrosion, as the 2023 failures at identical mileage hint at recurring suspension or braking concerns. A visual check for structural rust around the chassis rails, wheel arches and underbody is advisable, given the low annual mileage that can allow corrosion to develop during prolonged standing periods. Overall, the car presents as roadworthy with a consistent pass history, but the low mileage and prior failures warrant a thorough in‑person examination of suspension, braking and structural components before purchase.