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GK14 ZDA

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,660 mi
Last recorded93,660 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK14 ZDA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,660 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 93,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 89,772 miles

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

slight misting of oil no obvious leaks

Fail 8 Mar 2025 89,772 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

slight misting of oil no obvious leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2024 84,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 84,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tyre down to cords [leaking] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,248 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level on minimum

Fail 30 Jan 2023 79,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/4018y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level on minimum

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,498 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and nail in tread.

offside front tyre nail outer edge.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres show evidence of outer side wall damage.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres show evidence of outer side wall damage.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 4 Jan 2020 61,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,314 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,784 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 30 Nov 2017 39,784 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,060 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 34,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 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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GK14 ZDA is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 GK14 ZDA, 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 GK14 ZDA registered?

GK14 ZDA is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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