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AY14 UTJ

2014 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 106,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 84,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,156 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 68,156 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,183 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 59,184 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction SAT Navigation Equipment Restricts Vision in Zone A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,861 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 31,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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AY14 UTJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY14 UTJ, 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 AY14 UTJ registered?

AY14 UTJ is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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