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FY14 KFC

2014 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,689 mi
Last recorded74,689 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 KFC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,689 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,817 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,840 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 49,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper end leaking when foot brake applied (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 49,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,045 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front brake pads are getting low

front wiper blades are slightly defective splitting on ends

Fail 23 Mar 2020 39,045 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads are getting low

front wiper blades are slightly defective splitting on ends

Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,728 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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FY14 KFC is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 FY14 KFC, 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 FY14 KFC registered?

FY14 KFC is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is FY14 KFC safe to buy?

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