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DL10 TLJ

2010 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 TLJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 111,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 111,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Water in headlamp (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall area 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 99,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column deformed but serviceable noisey (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,569 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,533 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VARIOUS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAIL ARM BOTH FRONT BUSHES CRACKED AND WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,443 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 61,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,750 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING?

Fail 2 Jun 2017 50,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,634 miles

both rear tyres have cracks to tread but not showing cords

Pass 28 May 2014 23,122 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Uneven front tyre wear inner edge

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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DL10 TLJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL10 TLJ, 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 DL10 TLJ registered?

DL10 TLJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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