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AP10 CJE

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 CJE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch biting point very low on pedal

EPS warning on dash (Electronic Power Steering) Power steering works as intended

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Noise from upper steering column

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside trailing arms + upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 115,944 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant on minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Noise from steering column

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower control arm heavily corroded, thin and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside lower control arm mounting points very thin. Subframe heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Noise from steering column / steering wheel

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,265 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON SHOULDERS & N/S OUTER SHOULDER TREAD DEPTH 2mm.

CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING

DRAG O/S REAR WHEEL

SURFACE CORROSION REAR SUSPENSION BED & SUSPENSION.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 100,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 100,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,038 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,728 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,567 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS SEEM LOW

Fail 4 Aug 2016 50,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR BRAKE PADS SEEM LOW

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,905 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 39,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,941 miles

Both front tyre treads worn very close to limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,914 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 25,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 CJE is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJE, 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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AP10 CJE is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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