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WJ14 TOV

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,948 mi
Last recorded124,948 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 TOV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 124,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 124,948 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,498 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 117,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 110,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 97,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,806 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 86,806 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,876 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep/misting from gearbox area very minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,291 miles

Fuel cap broken but sealing device still effective

Slight oil weep from gearbox area - Minor

Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak gearbox area - possibly driveshaft oil seal

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox area - possibly driveshaft oil seal ()

Rear tyres show wear to edges - 205 55 16 91V

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,086 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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WJ14 TOV is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 WJ14 TOV, 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 WJ14 TOV registered?

WJ14 TOV is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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