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TFZ 5421

2014 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,830 mi
Last recorded59,830 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 5421
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 59,830 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 59,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 50,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 44,567 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 35,787 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 30,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 27,869 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 20,349 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 20,348 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre middle of tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 12,436 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2018 12,436 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2017 12,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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TFZ 5421 is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TFZ 5421, 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 TFZ 5421 registered?

TFZ 5421 is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 July 2014.

Is TFZ 5421 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 5421 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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