2010 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · SN10 KVM

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring degradation of the suspension system and emerging structural issues. While it passed its most recent test in June 2022 at 148,722 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior due to excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. The presence of structural damage to the rear subframe mounting area remains a persistent factor, and although the tester deemed it not excessive at the time, it indicates an ongoing process of corrosion that requires close monitoring. The mileage profile appears consistent with a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in the data, with the last recorded test occurring in June 2022. As of June 2026, the vehicle has gone without a recorded MOT for four years, leaving the current roadworthiness unknown and technically unverified. The 19,000 miles covered between February 2020 and June 2022 suggest a period of active use which likely accelerated the wear on the rubber and metal components noted during those intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear subframe to determine if the previously noted corrosion has progressed into a structural failure. The history shows a pattern of neglected suspension components, specifically worn trailing arm bushes and leaking shock absorbers which appeared between 2021 and 2022. Given the earlier reports of binding calipers and thin brake pads in 2020, the braking system requires a professional check for uneven wear or seized components. The lack of testing for the last four years suggests that all consumables, including tyres and wiper blades, have likely reached the end of their functional life.