2021 KIA Xceed 3 ISG 1.5L Petrol · YR71 HCZ

A 2021 Kia XCeed 3 ISG presenting a notably clean MOT history, with both recorded tests returning passes and no advisories or defects logged. The most recent assessment on 2 September 2025 completed without a single entry on the defect or advisory side, and the prior test on 5 September 2024 was equally clean. Across the recorded mileage span, the vehicle has demonstrated full compliance with DVSA roadworthiness standards, with no brake, tyre, suspension, lighting, or emissions concerns raised. The only mechanical caveat is the limited volume of test data, just two passes across the five-year age of the car, which means the picture of long-term durability is relatively narrow and concentrated on the later portion of its life. The recorded mileage of 27,719 miles against a five-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,544 miles, which sits below the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this type and likely reflects light private use rather than high-mileage commuting. That said, the mileage jump between tests is worth noting: the car covered just over 7,400 miles in the year between September 2024 and September 2025, more than the overall annual average, which suggests the vehicle may have entered a phase of slightly higher use. No MOT test was recorded prior to 2024 in the supplied history, leaving the first three years of the vehicle's life untested within this dataset and meaning that components which would typically have surfaced in earlier examinations such as brake disc corrosion, early suspension wear, or exhaust mounting degradation have no recorded observation. With nothing flagged in the advisory or failure columns, there is no specific component to target from the MOT record alone, but a buyer should still approach the inspection pragmatically given the low annual mileage and the fact that lighter-use vehicles commonly present with condition-related rather than wear-related issues. On a test drive, pay particular attention to cold-start behaviour, since lower-mileage petrol engines can suffer from oil varnish on piston rings and occasional misfires after prolonged standing, and listen for any timing chain rattle on initial cranking. Evaluate the brake pedal feel carefully: a spongy or inconsistent pedal, or visible corrosion on the visible faces of the brake discs through the wheel spokes, could indicate that the discs have developed surface rust from infrequent use rather than from pad wear. Check for any uneven tyre wear, which on a low-mileage car often points to tracking issues rather than natural tread depletion. The suspension and underbody deserve close physical inspection despite the clean MOT record, particularly around the coil springs and anti-roll bar linkages where corrosion can initiate on lightly used vehicles that have been exposed to winter road salt. Inspect the undertray and visible subframe areas for any bubbling or flaking, and examine the exhaust mounting rubbers and rear silencer for heat damage or fractures, as these can perish without the vehicle accumulating sufficient mileage to trigger an advisory. Finally, verify the operation of all electrical systems including the infotainment touchscreen, reversing camera, parking sensors, climate control, and LED lighting signatures, as a comprehensive electronic accessory failure would not necessarily surface on an MOT but could prove an expensive rectification on this trim level.