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YA14 ABU

2014 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,365 mi
Last recorded131,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 ABU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 131,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2025 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (not lit) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (not lit to check) (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 103,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,585 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 87,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,807 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2022 73,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,009 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,794 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 29,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YA14 ABU is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA14 ABU, 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 YA14 ABU registered?

YA14 ABU is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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