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FY14 LHD

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,054 mi
Last recorded129,054 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 LHD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 123,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front WING MIRROR IS INSECURE AND CANNOT PROVIDE REAR VIEW CLEAR

Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,758 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 120,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 116,988 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut. recommend renewal (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 115,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut. recommend renewal (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper likely to become detached Remedial repair using epoxy 2k (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 112,208 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 112,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,689 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 109,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,043 miles

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn low

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2017 65,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has a large flat spot (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn low

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

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 LHD is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LHD, 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 LHD registered?

FY14 LHD is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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