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UR08 LOU

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR08 LOU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,038 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,832 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 96,728 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,804 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp LED's inoperative

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 60,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 52,929 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 52,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2017 33,619 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 33,448 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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UR08 LOU is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UR08 LOU, 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 UR08 LOU registered?

UR08 LOU is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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