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BW14 RJV

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,544 mi
Last recorded115,544 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 RJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 115,544 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 115,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 107,543 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking from Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 98,059 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 bstone 0821 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,561 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also below 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,984 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 76,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,013 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen osf

cracks in both rear tyres treads and sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2020 68,013 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

chip in windscreen osf

cracks in both rear tyres treads and sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracked slightly

Offside Front tyre cracked slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,131 miles

Front nearside & offside front tyres cracked and wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall , not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 30,131 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front nearside & offside front tyres cracked and wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall , not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BW14 RJV is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BW14 RJV, 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 BW14 RJV registered?

BW14 RJV is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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