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DT14 FAU

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,914 mi
Last recorded38,914 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT14 FAU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 36,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 34,087 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 32,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,927 miles

Bodywork damaged

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 27,613 miles

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 7 Jan 2021 27,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 24,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R asd O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 17,763 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 15,532 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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DT14 FAU is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DT14 FAU, 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 DT14 FAU registered?

DT14 FAU is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is DT14 FAU safe to buy?

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