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DS14 BSS

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,666 mi
Last recorded78,666 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 BSS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 78,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 78,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,653 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,140 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 62,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 55,149 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,589 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,124 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DS14 BSS is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 DS14 BSS, 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 DS14 BSS registered?

DS14 BSS is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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