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EF64 KAJ

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,571 mi
Last recorded121,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF64 KAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 121,571 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 116,215 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 116,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 103,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 103,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 95,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,873 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 82,128 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 76,958 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 65,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EF64 KAJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc 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 EF64 KAJ, 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

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What year was EF64 KAJ registered?

EF64 KAJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 December 2014.

Is EF64 KAJ safe to buy?

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