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EA14 XEO

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,146 mi
Last recorded142,146 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA14 XEO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 142,146 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 142,106 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTER BRAKE PAD INSECURE (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted PAD IS LOOSE (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 127,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 112,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 89,096 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 89,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,909 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 56,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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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EA14 XEO is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 EA14 XEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA14 XEO?

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What year was EA14 XEO registered?

EA14 XEO is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 June 2014.

Is EA14 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA14 XEO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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