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YA14 MZE

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,524 mi
Last recorded170,524 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 MZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 170,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box is split open (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both stabilizer arm bushes have failed side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes bonding has failed with side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

needs a clutch asap

rear seats and boot full of tools unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 27 May 2025 164,946 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 150,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,089 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 91,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2018 52,274 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2018 52,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 MZE is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

YA14 MZE is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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