2014 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · YA14 MZE
2014 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 170,524 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA14 MZE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2026
- 170,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA14 MZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Ceed (YA14 MZE) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box is split open (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both stabilizer arm bushes have failed side to side movement (5.3.4 (a)”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes bonding has failed with side to side movement ”.
YA14 MZE Mileage History
- 19/07/2022132,093 mi
- 29/08/2023150,846 mi+18,753 mi
- 27/05/2025164,946 mi+14,100 mi
- 28/05/2026170,524 mi+5,578 mi
Average of roughly 9,964 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Ceed (JD)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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