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DU10 TYP

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,909 mi
Last recorded134,909 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 TYP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 134,909 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,120 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 125,120 miles

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,192 miles

Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,192 miles

Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,421 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,288 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 88,278 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 74,950 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,258 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 70,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,019 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2017 54,783 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,015 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,136 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,166 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,244 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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DU10 TYP is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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