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DY14 UTM

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 UTM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 116,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,238 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 101,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,281 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn and 3mm remaining Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,706 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 80,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,534 miles

Offside Front day running light not working

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,659 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 66,121 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,032 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn and in poor condition

front brake pads starting to wear thin

rear brake discs slightly worn and in poor condition

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

sat-nav mount in offside of windscreen partially obscuring forward vision of the road ahead.

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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DY14 UTM is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY14 UTM, 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 DY14 UTM registered?

DY14 UTM is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is DY14 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY14 UTM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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