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CP10 FRO

2010 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,164 mi
Last recorded134,164 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP10 FRO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 134,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 134,159 miles

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 125,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +slightly loose (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Dec 2023 117,887 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,805 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - hub ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing - aged 2017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock from steering column area - cowlings restricted full inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2022 109,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - hub ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing - aged 2017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock from steering column area - cowlings restricted full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub bolt on bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre aged 2014, perished, cracked, tread low 3mm and has a non repairable nail in it

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,487 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt frayed

Nearside front wiper smears

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub bolt on bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SP24S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre aged 2014, perished, cracked, tread low 3mm and has a non repairable nail in it

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,128 miles

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

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter has grease seepage, suspect small securing clip is loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front inner track/tie rods, close to excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,925 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is perished/cracked

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter has grease seepage, suspect small securing clip is loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyres less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,729 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is perished/cracked

Coolant level is on minimum

Front wipers smear

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter has grease seeping, suspect small securing clip is loose

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,477 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 72,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,541 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2016 62,501 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,112 miles

handbrake travel comes up quite high

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,111 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,724 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 34,724 miles

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

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

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

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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CP10 FRO is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP10 FRO, 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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CP10 FRO is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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