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YK14 UTG

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,698 mi
Last recorded142,698 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 UTG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 142,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 129,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 116,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,659 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 107,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 107,636 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,578 miles

Both rear tyres worn near limits

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2020 103,578 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn near limits

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,190 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,461 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

no blip detected on emissions

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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YK14 UTG is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 YK14 UTG, 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 YK14 UTG registered?

YK14 UTG is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YK14 UTG 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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