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HX14 PBU

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,895 mi
Last recorded102,895 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX14 PBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 97,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,283 miles

clutch bite point extremely low

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 23 Feb 2024 93,283 miles

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

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

clutch bight point extremely low

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,761 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 88,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,232 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 74,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and badly worn inner edges (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,430 miles

O/S REAR TYRE HAS CUTS ON THE INNER WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

SMALL CUTS IN THE N/S REAR TYRE BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

Fail 9 Feb 2018 45,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL 225/45R17 HANKOOKS FITTED (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S REAR TYRE HAS CUTS ON THE INNER WALL BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

SMALL CUTS IN THE N/S REAR TYRE BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,727 miles

minor cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2017 32,726 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

minor cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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HX14 PBU is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 HX14 PBU, 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 HX14 PBU registered?

HX14 PBU is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is HX14 PBU safe to buy?

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