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DE14 NKC

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,044 mi
Last recorded90,044 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 NKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,044 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,351 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,235 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 75,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 66,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,412 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 58,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 48,460 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 48,438 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 31 Jan 2020 36,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,634 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,829 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 NKC is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

DE14 NKC is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is DE14 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE14 NKC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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