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SY14 VYL

2014 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 VYL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,933 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 89,829 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,702 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 74,702 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked through fixing screw (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,648 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 55,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,904 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,289 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,855 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 VYL is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,600cc 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 SY14 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

SY14 VYL is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is SY14 VYL safe to buy?

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