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SX14 AEM

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX14 AEM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 87,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,559 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 78,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,545 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,355 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 32,110 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 27,426 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm, also has nail in tread

Fail 23 May 2017 27,426 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm, also has nail in tread

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SX14 AEM is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SX14 AEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX14 AEM registered?

SX14 AEM is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is SX14 AEM safe to buy?

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