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YC14 AEO

2014 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,467 mi
Last recorded85,467 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 AEO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 85,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 82,779 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 82,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,136 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,981 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 58,981 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,119 miles

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 22 Aug 2019 46,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 46,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,969 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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YC14 AEO is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc 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 YC14 AEO, 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 YC14 AEO registered?

YC14 AEO is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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The MOT history for YC14 AEO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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