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YK14 VKE

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 VKE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 135,551 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance very poor

Fail 14 Jul 2026 135,249 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance very poor

Pass 15 Jul 2025 123,986 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 123,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,540 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 112,539 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,395 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 101,358 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,015 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 90,015 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 89,554 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,110 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,679 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges suspect tracking

Fail 15 Feb 2018 28,679 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges suspect tracking

Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,265 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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YK14 VKE is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

YK14 VKE is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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