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CU14 LFS

2014 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,312 mi
Last recorded120,312 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 LFS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 120,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 120,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,384 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S+N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,476 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 80,475 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,915 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 60,915 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,354 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,700 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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CU14 LFS is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU14 LFS registered?

CU14 LFS is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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