2013 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · NA63 FNT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 15 June 2026 at 128,393 miles passed, it followed a failure just two weeks prior due to multiple safety-related defects. The recurring nature of pitted brake discs and worn-out tyres across the last three testing cycles suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when they reach the point of failing a legal inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 5,558 miles between December 2023 and April 2025, followed by a rapid accumulation of over 800 miles in the fourteen months leading up to June 2026. This recent spike in usage indicates the car is currently being used heavily, which will accelerate the wear observed on consumable components like the front-end tyres and the aging braking system. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear subframe, as the tester has flagged corrosion on the mounting areas and the subframe itself since at least May 2025. Although the records currently describe the corrosion as not excessive, structural rust on high-age Kia models can deteriorate rapidly if not monitored for. The braking system also shows a history of poor performance, with the parking brake barely meeting the threshold in 2023 and all four discs failing in 2025. The buyer should verify that the front discs and tyres were actually replaced after the June 2026 failure, as the passing record still noted worn edges and pitted surfaces.