2018 KIA Ceed 1.0L Petrol · RE18 AEG

The 2018 Kia Ceed passed its most recent MOT on 14 July 2026 at 36,211 miles, just two days after a failure on 10 July 2026 for seriously weakened front brake discs, thin front pads, scored rear discs, a perishing rear tyre, and sub-standard parking brake efficiency. The maintenance trend is worsening. Front brake discs moved from pitted but serviceable in April 2025 to seriously weakened by July 2026, and the parking brake now fails to meet required efficiency. Recurring rear tyre degradation and rear disc scoring show the previous owner deferred consumable and mechanical upkeep. Recorded mileage sits at 36,211 over roughly eight years, an average of 4,526 miles per year. The car covered only 1,505 miles between the May 2024 test at 34,186 and the April 2025 test at 35,706, then just 505 miles to July 2026. Low annual use with long stationary periods explains the cracking and perishing flagged on rear tyres across three consecutive years. The sparse history shows no major gaps in testing, but the low movement masks neglect of standing-time deterioration rather than active wear. A buyer should physically inspect all four brake discs for pitting, scoring, and heat cracking, prioritising the front where serious weakening occurred four days ago. Verify the parking brake mechanism, likely rear calipers or cables, holds efficiency above limits. Check rear tyre sidewalls for bulges and perishing; the offside rear shows continuous degradation since 2024. Confirm new front pads and discs were fitted after the 10 July failure, and review the invoice to validate the repair scope.