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YBJ 489X

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,585 mi
Last recorded57,585 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 489X
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 57,585 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 51,645 miles

Nearside repeater is working but faint

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 51,644 miles

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

Nearside repeater is working but faint

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 44,544 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 44,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 35,779 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 32,748 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 32,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,225 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 18,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YBJ 489X is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YBJ 489X, 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 YBJ 489X registered?

YBJ 489X is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2014.

Is YBJ 489X safe to buy?

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