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AU10 UUV

2010 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,142 mi
Last recorded170,142 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 UUV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 170,142 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 170,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 153,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 153,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 139,533 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 139,427 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion bands (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 134,152 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 8 Clicks before it starts to register in the brake rollers (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion bands (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,399 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 124,398 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (Both Rear Disks) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Sumitomo 225/45/17 94W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both Sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 123,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along bottom of window (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 123,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along bottom of window (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 118,882 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly stiff on rotation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 109,791 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlight mask fitted

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 May 2017 109,791 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlight mask fitted

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2016 101,198 miles

both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges

nearside front fog light in/op

Fail 13 May 2016 101,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges

nearside front fog light in/op

Pass 8 May 2015 87,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 87,532 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 74,845 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,822 miles

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

excessive hand brake travel

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre has slight bulge in outer side wall

n/s/f tyre side wall has been kerbed

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread not exposing cords or ply

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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AU10 UUV is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AU10 UUV, 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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AU10 UUV is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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