2018 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · SH18 XPO

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2025‑09‑11 recorded a failure due to parking brake efficiency falling below 50 % of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)). Brake discs on all four corners showed wear, pitting and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii)), while front and rear tyres were worn close to legal limits and several rear tyres displayed cracking and a nail puncture. The combination of a new parking brake fault with persistent disc wear and advancing tyre deterioration indicates a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable or improving condition. Mileage progression highlights a high annual usage pattern. Between the September 2024 test at 99 656 miles and the September 2025 test at 113 436 miles the vehicle accumulated 13 780 miles in roughly twelve months. This rate of approximately 14 000 miles per year is above the average for an eight‑year‑old model and explains the accelerated wear on consumables. MOT entries are annual and consistent, with no significant gaps in the record. A prospective buyer should inspect the braking system thoroughly. The rear brake discs require close examination for pitting and thickness loss, and the parking brake mechanism must be tested for full actuation and efficiency. Front brake discs also show wear and should be measured for remaining thickness. The anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint exhibited slight play in 2024 and needs checking for excessive movement. Tyre condition is critical: rear tyres show cracking and embedded damage, while tread depths on all four corners are near the legal minimum. A visual inspection for nail repairs and proper balance is essential. Older failures noted ineffective front wiper action and an inoperative rear registration plate lamp; these items should be verified functional. Finally, a chassis scan for rust or corrosion, especially around suspension mountings and brake lines, will reveal any structural issues not captured in the MOT record.