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BF14 ZDY

2014 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Ceed56,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 ZDY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 93,274 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + rear (0.1 (b))

Slight play in steering column

Fail 15 Apr 2026 93,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in steering column

Nearside Front Running light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,744 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 87,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split + worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside + offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,820 miles

Both headlight aims were low

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 70,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,168 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,772 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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BF14 ZDY is a 2014 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 BF14 ZDY, 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 BF14 ZDY registered?

BF14 ZDY is a 2014 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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