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AY64 ZKA

2014 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,592 mi
Last recorded102,592 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY64 ZKA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 102,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,203 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 87,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 80,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,533 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,796 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 65,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer tyre walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,125 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 23 Nov 2017 26,765 miles

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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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AY64 ZKA is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY64 ZKA, 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 AY64 ZKA registered?

AY64 ZKA is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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