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FJ14 WUM

2014 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,638 mi
Last recorded44,638 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 WUM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 44,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 42,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 42,247 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,813 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 39,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 36,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 32,872 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 32,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,616 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,212 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 18,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,356 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)

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 WUM is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

FJ14 WUM is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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