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SY14 LSX

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,903 mi
Last recorded188,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 LSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 188,903 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 188,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 173,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 160,924 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 150,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 131,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,652 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 126,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,995 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 112,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,703 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,665 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,640 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,209 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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SY14 LSX is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY14 LSX, 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 SY14 LSX registered?

SY14 LSX is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is SY14 LSX safe to buy?

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