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DG14 CWZ

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,984 mi
Last recorded137,984 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 CWZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 137,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 120,720 miles

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

Offside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 9 May 2025 120,720 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 99,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 94,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,592 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 86,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,261 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 68,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,673 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 58,673 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,451 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking around edges of the tread

Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,034 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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DG14 CWZ is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 DG14 CWZ, 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 DG14 CWZ registered?

DG14 CWZ is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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