2014 KIA PRO Ceed S Ecodynamics Crdi 1.6L Diesel · SHZ 3477

The 2014 Kia Pro Ceed presents a clean and stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 January 2025 at 113,913 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. A prior test just three days earlier on 26 January 2025 at 113,815 miles also shows no defects listed, despite being a failure. The record since October 2023 has been consistently free of advisories or failures, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural issues have emerged. The vehicle appears to have been maintained to a standard where no significant wear items have required tester intervention. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old diesel. Between the September 2022 test at 94,137 miles and the October 2023 test at 99,176 miles, the car covered roughly 5,000 miles in thirteen months. From October 2023 to January 2025, it added approximately 14,700 miles over fifteen months, averaging around 980 miles per month. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The annualised figure of around 9,500 miles sits squarely within the typical range for a diesel family car of this age. A buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection despite the clean paperwork. The diesel particulate filter and exhaust system deserve close scrutiny given the mileage and typical urban use patterns of this model. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links commonly deteriorate on higher-mileage examples, particularly if the car has spent time on rough roads or speed bumps at speed. Front brake discs and pads, along with rear calipers for any sign of binding, should be measured for wear. Tyre condition and age matter too, as rubber degrades regardless of tread depth. The underbody and inner wing arches need checking for corrosion, as structural rust can develop quietly between tests even when the car presents well above the surface.