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DU10 TUA

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 TUA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,088 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet Misaligned, only first latch working. (3.1 (c))

Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper Damaged but secure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Damaged, headlamp aim not affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Damaged, headlamp aim not affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Noise and feeling of play in upper steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,896 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 84,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,907 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 81,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,232 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 74,220 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

osf lower arm front bush detirioating

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread surfaces slightly distorted

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TUA is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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