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YX14 VYV

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 VYV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 98,222 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 98,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 BADLY WORN on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 91,595 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 91,595 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,504 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,650 miles

parking brake requiurement only just met

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,547 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 82,547 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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,126 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 75,124 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,698 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 59,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 48,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,144 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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YX14 VYV is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX14 VYV, 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 YX14 VYV registered?

YX14 VYV is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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