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YC12 SAM

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 SAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 95,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 82,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,307 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 51,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,458 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 33,970 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,267 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 18,943 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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YC12 SAM is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC12 SAM, 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 YC12 SAM registered?

YC12 SAM is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2014.

Is YC12 SAM safe to buy?

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