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GV14 SZZ

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,329 mi
Last recorded114,329 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV14 SZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 114,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 99,422 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 99,414 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,010 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 89,010 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,133 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2023 80,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 74,251 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,693 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 62,455 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,841 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,750 miles

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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GV14 SZZ is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV14 SZZ, 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 GV14 SZZ registered?

GV14 SZZ is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is GV14 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV14 SZZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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