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AP10 AAE

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,436 mi
Last recorded169,436 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 AAE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 169,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 157,964 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 146,370 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,422 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 122,420 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 111,850 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 97,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 97,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,450 miles

both rear tyres below 3mm

front pads getting low

Fail 12 Aug 2016 61,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres below 3mm

front pads getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,245 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,732 miles

both rear tyres stepped slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,495 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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AP10 AAE is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 67,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP10 AAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP10 AAE registered?

AP10 AAE is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is AP10 AAE safe to buy?

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