2010 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · SC59 OPV

The most recent MOT entry, dated 27 October 2025, shows the vehicle passed at 96,549 miles after a earlier failure on the same day due to a missing off‑side rear road‑wheel fixing. Once that fixing was replaced the car met the test requirements. A clear pattern emerges from the history: the steering column universal joint has been noted as having slight wear or play in the October 2025 test and again in the December 2024 pass, indicating a persistent issue that has not worsened significantly over the past year. Front brake pads were recorded as wearing thin on both sides and the front discs as worn, pitted or scored only in the October 2025 test; these brake‑related defects were absent in earlier passes, suggesting a recent deterioration. Tyre condition also declined – the nearside and off‑side rear tyres showed slight cracking or perishing and the off‑side front tyre was worn close to the legal limit in the same October 2025 test, whereas no tyre defects were recorded previously. Overall, the trend points to a stable steering‑joint concern but a worsening situation for the front brakes and tyres. The recorded mileage of about 6,000 miles per year is roughly typical for a 16‑year‑old car, so the wear observed aligns with normal use rather than indicating unusually low or high mileage. For a buyer, the priority checks should be: - inspect the steering column universal joint for any play or noise; - measure front brake pad thickness and examine the discs for scoring, pitting or excessive wear; - check all tyres for cracks, perishing and tread depth, paying particular attention to the rear tyres and the front off‑side tyre; - verify that all wheel fixings are present and correctly torqued; - look at the windscreen for any damage that could impair the driver’s view. Addressing these items will reveal whether the noted defects have been repaired or remain as ongoing safety concerns.