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YB63 YCT

2014 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,595 mi
Last recorded195,595 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 YCT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 195,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 195,594 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 175,760 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 175,758 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 154,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 154,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 129,932 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 129,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,622 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 107,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 92,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,652 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 46,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 13,555 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 9,894 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 9,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YB63 YCT is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YB63 YCT, 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 YB63 YCT registered?

YB63 YCT is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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