2013 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · YF62 LCN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 100,091 miles secured a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior due to an illegally worn offside front tyre, a failed rear plate lamp, and pitted front inner brake discs. The fact that the car passed immediately after these failures suggests the owner only addressed the minimum legal requirements to clear the test centre. At 100,091 miles over 13 years, the car averages approximately 7,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage patterns for a family hatchback. The records show a significant gap in mileage between April 2023 and May 2024, where 6,212 miles were covered, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 5,611 miles in the year leading up to the 2025 test. This consistent usage suggests no long periods, which can often correlate with the gradual aging of rubber components and brake hardware. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2023 failure at 88,260 miles highlighted excessive play in the offside track rod end and a dangerously low parking efficiency below 50 percent, indicating that steering and braking components have previously been neglected. The recurring mention of pitting and scoring on the brake discs in 2025 suggests the rotors may be suffering from corrosion or thinning, which will eventually affect stopping performance. Given the underbody is noted undersealed, a physical check for structural rust on the sills and mounting points is essential to ensure the protection has not masked underlying metal decay.