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AU10 XZT

2010 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

99,875 mi
Last recorded99,875 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 XZT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 99,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside handbrake lower effort

Fail 27 Feb 2026 99,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside handbrake lower effort

Pass 5 Mar 2025 93,079 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 93,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,574 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 87,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,670 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 80,670 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 72,406 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,522 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,923 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 60,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

steering system has slight play in a component detected at steering wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2019 54,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

steering system has slight play in a component detected at steering wheel

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,046 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 49,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,505 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,505 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,712 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 38,712 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,810 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XZT is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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