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AU64 XEN

2014 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,747 mi
Last recorded138,747 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU64 XEN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 138,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 138,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 126,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 126,119 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Offside front brake excessively binding. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 113,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 113,943 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 96,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 96,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,722 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,722 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,652 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 68,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,344 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 50,344 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AU64 XEN 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 50%.

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 AU64 XEN, 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 AU64 XEN registered?

AU64 XEN is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2014.

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