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DE14 UFJ

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 91,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,939 miles

front tyres showing some wear

nearside rear tyre very slight cracking

offside rear tyre cracks in treads

Fail 16 Apr 2025 86,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres showing some wear

nearside rear tyre very slight cracking

offside rear tyre cracks in treads

Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,302 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 81,302 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day running light inop

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

nearside front plastic mudguard damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,308 miles

Nearside Front driving light inop

Nearside Front plastic mudguard damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 73,653 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working in bumper running light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,922 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 12 Apr 2021 56,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 42,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,434 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 18,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

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 UFJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

DE14 UFJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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