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DF14 TSU

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,689 mi
Last recorded87,689 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 TSU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,689 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2025 80,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 80,489 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside fronts inner outer treads low(205/55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer treads bald(205/55-16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread bald (205/55-16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside fronts inner outer treads low(205/55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,717 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 64,717 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,837 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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DF14 TSU is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 DF14 TSU, 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 DF14 TSU registered?

DF14 TSU is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is DF14 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF14 TSU 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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