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AV10 NKN

2010 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 NKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 105,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective bad knocking noise from steering wheel /column shaft (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,035 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened underbody corroded inc suspension components (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded inc suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,815 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 98,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,815 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,438 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 80,710 miles

cracks around n/s/r tyre

cracks around o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 May 2017 74,288 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 74,288 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 65,687 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 65,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,230 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 55,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 41,372 miles

both rear tyres showing an uneven wear pattern

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,452 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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AV10 NKN is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV10 NKN, 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 AV10 NKN registered?

AV10 NKN is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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