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DL14 BZN

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,393 mi
Last recorded87,393 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL14 BZN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,393 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 87,390 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,213 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper sharp edge

Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 77,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,259 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 32,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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DL14 BZN is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL14 BZN, 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 DL14 BZN registered?

DL14 BZN is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2014.

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