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YC14 EKX

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,947 mi
Last recorded127,947 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 EKX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 127,947 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 127,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,012 miles

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

Offside Front drl inop

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,639 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 107,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,887 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 88,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,437 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 80,437 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 67,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wiper blade split at end

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 44,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EKX is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC14 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

YC14 EKX is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is YC14 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 EKX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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