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AL09 ABC

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,947 mi
Last recorded73,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL09 ABC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 73,947 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 73,947 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))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 59,712 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,124 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 38,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 26,495 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,073 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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AL09 ABC is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AL09 ABC, 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 AL09 ABC registered?

AL09 ABC is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2014.

Is AL09 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL09 ABC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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