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DE14 DHY

2014 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,682 mi
Last recorded111,682 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 DHY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 105,193 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 105,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Very excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 96,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,970 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 83,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,671 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 73,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 58,046 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 53,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking in between tread

offside cv boot leaking grease

Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,999 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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DE14 DHY is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DHY, 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 DE14 DHY registered?

DE14 DHY is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is DE14 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE14 DHY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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