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T555 TEX

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,282 mi
Last recorded122,282 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 TEX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 122,282 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 122,277 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 112,035 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 112,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front fog lamps inop and tell/tale inop

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 91,047 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 91,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 79,896 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 79,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 60,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is stepped on the inner edge

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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T555 TEX 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 66.7%.

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 T555 TEX, 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 T555 TEX registered?

T555 TEX is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is T555 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T555 TEX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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