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FY14 KFR

2014 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,246 mi
Last recorded171,246 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 KFR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 171,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 171,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system calliper to hose bolt (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 156,912 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 156,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 146,683 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges, off side rear tyre stepped on inner edge. 205/55/16-91V

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 146,682 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges, off side rear tyre stepped on inner edge. 205/55/16-91V

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 132,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 120,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonded and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonded and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,102 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 107,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2019 80,988 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2019 80,936 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,772 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade, blade end split but still clears the windscreen efficiently.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 64,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (1.8)

Offside Front Wiper blade, blade end split but still clears the windscreen efficiently.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,096 miles

heavy advise both front tyres worn to 2ndary rubber on inner shoulders

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Is FY14 KFR safe to buy?

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