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SW64 XEP

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,223 mi
Last recorded92,223 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW64 XEP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,223 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake reads low on o/s

windscreen damage outside zone A less than 40mm

Fail 2 Oct 2025 92,216 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake reads low on o/s

t.p.m.s lamp on

windscreen damage outside zone A less than 40mm

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,504 miles

various suspension components getting very rusty

windscreen damage less than 40mm outside Zone A

Fail 1 Oct 2024 81,502 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

various suspension components getting very rusty

windscreen damage less than 40mm outside Zone A

Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,130 miles

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

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 2 Oct 2023 72,128 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,855 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,080 miles

O/S/F brake has slight bind

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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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SW64 XEP is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW64 XEP, 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 SW64 XEP registered?

SW64 XEP is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 October 2014.

Is SW64 XEP safe to buy?

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