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FJ14 UCL

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,483 mi
Last recorded103,483 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 UCL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,483 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 103,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,758 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 95,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 88,812 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 88,626 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,744 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 81,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 75,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,083 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 71,083 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,741 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 66,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,024 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 UCL is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ14 UCL, 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 FJ14 UCL?

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What year was FJ14 UCL registered?

FJ14 UCL is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2014.

Is FJ14 UCL safe to buy?

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