2011 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · MV11 ORN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 22 April 2026 at 93,806 miles. However, the maintenance trend is worsening regarding the front end. The latest test flagged a worn offside front tyre and a deteriorating steering linkage ball joint dust cover. This dust cover issue is a recurring fault, as it was first noted in the April 2025 test at 90,914 miles and remains unresolved. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the car. It has covered roughly 6,254 miles per year over its fifteen-year life. The distance between tests has remained steady, with approximately 3,000 miles added annually between April 2023 and April 2026. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest periods of neglect or heavy commercial use. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering geometry. The car failed its April 2024 test at 87,896 miles due to an excessively worn offside front Macpherson strut ball joint and a track rod end with excessive play. While these were rectified for the pass a day later, the recurring dust cover damage and the recent mention of tyre wear on the edge suggest a potential alignment issue or ongoing wear in the steering rack. The repeated advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit in both 2025 and 2026 indicate a reactive approach to maintenance. The owner appears to wait for the MOT test to identify consumable wear rather than replacing tyres proactively. An in-person inspection should verify the current tread depth across all four corners and check for uneven wear patterns that would confirm a need for a full four-wheel alignment.