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CW07 BAT

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,561 mi
Last recorded180,561 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW07 BAT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 180,561 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2026 180,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 172,735 miles

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

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

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2024 165,652 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm smooth on inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 165,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm smooth on inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 152,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 141,897 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 141,881 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 131,961 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205 55 16 94W - BECOMING BOLD ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 55 16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated WEEPING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205 55 16 94W - BECOMING BOLD ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 55 16 94W - OUT OF SHAPE INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to see outer pad, solid spare fitted

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 205 55 16

Fail 22 Mar 2019 111,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holder damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holder damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm worn on inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear unable to see outer pad, solid spare fitted

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm worn on inner edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 205 55 16

Pass 28 Aug 2017 98,350 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,552 miles

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,235 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 63,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16v (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 34,258 miles

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearing uneven slightly

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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CW07 BAT is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CW07 BAT, 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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CW07 BAT is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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