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DS59 CPE

2010 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 CPE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2026 88,312 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 83,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 83,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 77,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 72,377 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 67,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 66,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2018 63,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,678 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,066 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 42,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 42,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 28,544 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 28,544 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DS59 CPE is a 2010 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS59 CPE, 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 DS59 CPE registered?

DS59 CPE is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 January 2010.

Is DS59 CPE safe to buy?

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