2014 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · SY64 YBS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding the rear suspension. The most recent test on 26 November 2025 at 88,211 miles shows a pass just two days after a failure due to a leaking fuel tank. While the leak appears to have been rectified, the record shows that worn trailing arm bushes have persisted across the last three annual inspections. This indicates that the owner is allowing mechanical wear to progress until it nears failure thresholds rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 88,211 miles over 12 years, the vehicle averages approximately 7,350 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 5,600 miles covered by November 2025. This steady mileage suggests the car is not sitting stationary, but the low annual mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber components and age-related corrosion. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the rear suspension, as the tester flagged worn trailing arm bushes in at least 2023, 2024, and 2025. The corrosion noted on both rear shock absorbers in late 2023 and 2024 should be checked for fluid leaks that would indicate imminent structural failure. Furthermore, the failure in 2024 regarding an inoperative parking brake and fluctuating front brakes suggests that the braking system requires a thorough check to ensure the discs are not thinned and the mechanism properly adjusted.