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AL02 AOX

2014 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,314 mi
Last recorded85,314 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 AOX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 85,314 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 85,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,889 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 81,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,064 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 64,074 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 92,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,170 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 84,638 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,949 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 42,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 35,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,571 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AL02 AOX is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AL02 AOX, 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 AL02 AOX registered?

AL02 AOX is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 December 2014.

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