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WV14 SMX

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,466 mi
Last recorded108,466 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 SMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,466 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 108,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 94,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror loose.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 53,154 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,175 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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WV14 SMX is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV14 SMX, 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 WV14 SMX registered?

WV14 SMX is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is WV14 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV14 SMX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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