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DS59 FPU

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,865 mi
Last recorded77,865 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 FPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 77,865 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 66,835 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL LONG

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 66,834 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

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

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL LONG

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,582 miles

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

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

O/S/F TYRE FITTED WRONG [INSIDE FACING OUT]

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 56,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

O/S/F TYRE FITTED WRONG [INSIDE FACING OUT]

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,604 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Rack Ends ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 44,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Rack Ends ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,329 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,179 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,226 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 22,569 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2016 14,863 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 13,242 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 11,427 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 9,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 9,018 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 6,232 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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DS59 FPU is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS59 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

DS59 FPU is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is DS59 FPU safe to buy?

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