2014 Kia Ceed · 36,782 MOT tests
2014 Kia Ceed reliability
2014 Kia Ceeds fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 Ceed years (36,782 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 31.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 71,012
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,782
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.4% of tests fail here (504% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Steering10.4%
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Brakes9.2%
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Suspension4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.6%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.57%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake excessively binding 2.25%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.08%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.65%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.16%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Kia Ceed reliable?
2014 Kia Ceeds fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 Ceed years (36,782 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.6% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Kia Ceed shows 71,012 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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