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AO14 VHJ

2014 Kia Ceed

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,593 mi
Last recorded51,593 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 VHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 51,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 51,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,596 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 46,596 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 42,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 31,086 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,483 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 27,483 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,602 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Are Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Are Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,129 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,889 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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AO14 VHJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AO14 VHJ, 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 AO14 VHJ registered?

AO14 VHJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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