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YY14 KJA

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,191 mi
Last recorded86,191 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 KJA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 86,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,345 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 66,136 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 62,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 62,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2019 45,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 33,765 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats of the rear row occupied ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with uneven wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 24,652 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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YY14 KJA is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY14 KJA, 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 YY14 KJA registered?

YY14 KJA is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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