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AP10 CJX

2010 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,897 mi
Last recorded146,897 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 CJX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 146,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate very corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Requires attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 138,180 miles

Clutch rough in operation

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rough in operation: Attention required

Fail 3 Apr 2025 138,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch rough in operation

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Also cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rough in operation: Attention required

Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column uj slight wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 128,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column uj slight wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 121,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,917 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,552 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 96,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 76,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres beginning to perish

nearside inner c.v gaiter oozing grease

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,335 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides leaking grease; offside spraying onto exhaust (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device cradles and hanging objects carefully placed on passenger seat ()

Nearside Front coil spring lower seating rubber slightly displaced

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted obsuring some underside components

upper engine cover damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,234 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,615 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 CJX is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CJX, 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 CJX is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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