2014 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · JS04 JMS
2014 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 154,884 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS04 JMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 154,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JS04 JMS Mileage History
- 25/06/2024140,077 mi
- 14/07/2025148,927 mi+8,850 mi
- 15/07/2025148,928 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2026154,883 mi+5,955 mi
- 10/07/2026154,884 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS04 JMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Ceed (JS04 JMS) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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