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DU10 KWR

2010 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 KWR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 99,130 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Nearside track rod locking device missing

Fail 8 Jan 2026 99,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Nearside track rod locking device missing

Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,546 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear back plate corroded and loose

Rear axle bushes splitting and worn

Rear suspension corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2025 91,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear back plate corroded and loose

Rear axle bushes splitting and worn

Rear suspension corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2025 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

All of the rear suspension is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe "kerb" damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe "kerb" damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

There is a retaining bolt,

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,671 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 83,671 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 77,542 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 69,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,954 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 47,435 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,793 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 39,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear and nearside front tyre inner edges feathered

Fail 24 Sep 2014 37,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear and nearside front tyre inner edges feathered

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,855 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

Fail 12 Mar 2013 20,855 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

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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DU10 KWR is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DU10 KWR, 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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DU10 KWR is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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