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FJ14 SZW

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 SZW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 81,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 75,847 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front wheel bearings not tested due to excessive brake bind

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,918 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 70,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,174 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s outer side wall slight damage. inner edges wearing badley. plenty tread depth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,787 miles

All four tyres worn but not close to legal limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,984 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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FJ14 SZW is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ14 SZW, 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 FJ14 SZW registered?

FJ14 SZW is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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