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UFZ 4156

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFZ 4156
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,539 miles

parking brake lever stiff

Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,539 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parking brake lever stiff

Pass 12 Sep 2024 73,363 miles

both front tyres abnormally worn and close to limit

front brake discs worn/lipped

parking brake lever very stiff

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 73,363 miles

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

both front tyres abnormally worn and close to limit

front brake discs worn/lipped

parking brake lever very stiff

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,507 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 66,507 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of being overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever tight travel

Pass 17 Sep 2022 60,940 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 60,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,613 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Sep 2020 46,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,924 miles

nearside rear tyre very perished and splitting on sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2019 43,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre very perished and splitting on sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 31,121 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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UFZ 4156 is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 UFZ 4156, 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 UFZ 4156 registered?

UFZ 4156 is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 September 2014.

Is UFZ 4156 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFZ 4156 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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