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SX14 GKC

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,760 mi
Last recorded112,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX14 GKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 112,760 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 112,760 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 104,011 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,020 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 97,011 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 89,541 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 89,541 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,030 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 9 Jul 2021 73,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,732 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,019 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 54,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,517 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

rear brake discs worn and corroded also brake pads wearing thin

slight cut in tyre sidewall no cords showing nsf

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 GKC is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc 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 SX14 GKC, 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 SX14 GKC registered?

SX14 GKC is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 August 2014.

Is SX14 GKC safe to buy?

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