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AX59 EJV

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 EJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 123,696 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 123,695 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 107,507 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 107,507 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working no stop lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,776 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 96,776 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,244 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 89,244 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,293 miles

Both rear tyres are stepping on the inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,659 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight weap on n/s/f inner cv boot / slight pitting on front discs

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,278 miles

slight pitting on front discs / engine cover x under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,754 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED / REAR TYRES PERRISHING / SLIGHT PITTING ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR TYRES PERRISHING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,513 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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AX59 EJV is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX59 EJV, 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 AX59 EJV registered?

AX59 EJV is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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