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AU14 XSA

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,969 mi
Last recorded119,969 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 XSA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 119,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,939 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 75,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 75,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 52,599 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 52,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rim of wheel has slight distortion.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Rim of wheel has slight distortion.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,053 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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AU14 XSA is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 56,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU14 XSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 12 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU14 XSA registered?

AU14 XSA is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is AU14 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 XSA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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