2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

10,562 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,562 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.1%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    368 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    412 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    192 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes15.4%
  2. Lights & electrics12.8%
  3. Steering11.6%
  4. Tyres8.0%
  5. Suspension6.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2014 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,562 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; service brake performance: excessively binding; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).