2014 Kia Ceed: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2014 Kia Ceed
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Cars with stop-start
Slow stop-start and weak battery
The stop-start system can be slow to respond, usually because the battery is low on charge.
At the viewing: Watch the engine stop and restart at junctions, and ask how old the battery is.
Source: Auto Express: used Kia Cee’d (Mk2, 2012-2018) review
- All engines
Daytime running lights failing
The LED daytime running lights sometimes fail. The fix is a new unit.
At the viewing: Check both daytime running lights work.
Source: Auto Express: used Kia Cee’d (Mk2, 2012-2018) review
- All engines
Flickering headlights
The headlights can flicker, usually in automatic mode.
At the viewing: Try the lights in auto and manual mode.
Source: Auto Express: used Kia Cee’d (Mk2, 2012-2018) review
- All engines
Misting windows
In cold weather, moisture forms inside the windows and the demisting is slow.
At the viewing: Check how quickly the screen clears from cold.
Source: Auto Express: used Kia Cee’d (Mk2, 2012-2018) review
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Other years
Every year of the Kia Ceed compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 340 | Tyres 15% |
| 2022 | 7,233 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 10,372 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 12,876 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 29,678 | Tyres 32% |
| 2018 | 27,591 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 25,465 | Tyres 32% |
| 2016 | 28,702 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 33,439 | Tyres 31% |
| 2013 | 32,696 | Suspension 40% |
| 2012 | 34,722 | Suspension 47% |
| 2011 | 21,281 | Suspension 50% |
| 2010 | 23,851 | Suspension 53% |
| 2009 | 20,913 | Suspension 55% |
| 2008 | 13,584 | Suspension 58% |
| 2007 | 7,253 | Suspension 57% |