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DE14 AYB

2014 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 AYB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 144,204 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 144,202 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 136,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,718 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 127,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 107,797 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,795 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible covered in road grime (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,935 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 97,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,999 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 91,999 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,640 miles

Parking brake performance only just met requirements. Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements. Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,075 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 68,075 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,651 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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DE14 AYB is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE14 AYB, 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 DE14 AYB registered?

DE14 AYB is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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