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CV14 MJJ

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,534 mi
Last recorded101,534 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV14 MJJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 101,534 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 101,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,254 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear disc back plate cover corroding

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber wearing thin & metal starting to show through rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play in universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in offside rear hub worn no play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both brackets corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes worn no play in bushes one with ball joint at end of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside corner of rear bumper loose no sharp edge

Fail 18 Mar 2025 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear disc back plate cover corroding

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber wearing thin & metal starting to show through rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play in universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in offside rear hub worn no play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both brackets corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes worn no play in bushes one with ball joint at end of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nearside corner of rear bumper loose no sharp edge

Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,223 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 74,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,997 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 64,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,413 miles

advise corrosion front subframe & rear axle

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front advise light corrosion front subframe and both suspension arms

Rear advise light corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms

advise manufactures body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2020 54,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front advise light corrosion front subframe and both suspension arms

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear advise light corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms

advise manufactures body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,436 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,436 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,899 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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CV14 MJJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV14 MJJ, 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 CV14 MJJ registered?

CV14 MJJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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