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AO14 WJZ

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 WJZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 97,629 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,544 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 27 Nov 2023 70,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 58,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,551 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 48,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,785 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 39,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 21,246 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 21,246 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 15,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 11,180 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 WJZ is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

AO14 WJZ is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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