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CU14 LCN

2014 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,247 mi
Last recorded101,247 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 LCN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2026 101,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 94,387 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,441 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 86,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 68,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 46,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 46,448 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre kerbed (outer sidewall)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre kerbed (outer sidewall)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre kerbed (outer edge)

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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CU14 LCN is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU14 LCN, 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 CU14 LCN registered?

CU14 LCN is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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