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CV10 CDY

2010 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,998 mi
Last recorded174,998 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 CDY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 174,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 174,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 168,206 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 168,206 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 158,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 149,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc holder removed ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 139,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc holder removed ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 132,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,205 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,345 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,452 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,897 miles

Both rear tyres distorted (out of shape)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CV10 CDY is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Bronze 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 CV10 CDY, 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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CV10 CDY is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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