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DF59 VAJ

2010 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,021 mi
Last recorded68,021 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 VAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 68,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 67,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel clunk in rack but still smooth (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 66,348 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 63,212 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 63,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 60,184 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 1819, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 2419, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Window washers weak but provides sufficient washer liquid to windscreen

Fail 14 May 2022 60,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 1819, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 2419, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Window washers weak but provides sufficient washer liquid to windscreen

Pass 1 May 2021 57,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 57,175 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 54,334 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner rim

Fail 21 May 2019 50,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner rim

Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,373 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front advise inner cv boot leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,023 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 40,936 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,449 miles

Both rear tyres have splits in the tread.

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,394 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 23,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 23,269 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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DF59 VAJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DF59 VAJ, 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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DF59 VAJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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