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AY14 ZZU

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,912 mi
Last recorded131,912 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 ZZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 131,912 miles

clutch biting point very low

Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,968 miles

Both front tyres are on 2mm Advise changing ASAP

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,711 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,297 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 2020 68,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 68,251 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,893 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,790 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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AY14 ZZU 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 76.9%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

AY14 ZZU is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is AY14 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY14 ZZU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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