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AU14 ZZM

2014 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 ZZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 120,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 120,197 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 117,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 113,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 113,481 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 105,490 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 104,961 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 100,479 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,386 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,355 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between tread, tread 4mm, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between tread, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between tread, tread 3-4mm, 205/55 R16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between tread, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 83,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad, Note brake slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 54,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,620 miles

Emissions limits met no printout due to low emissions

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 ZZM is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

AU14 ZZM is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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