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DU10 VLE

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,784 mi
Last recorded58,784 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 VLE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,784 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

STEERING NOTCHY IN OPERATION

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 17 Oct 2022 50,929 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (FRONT BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 17 Oct 2022 50,929 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (FRONT BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,354 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 43,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 31,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,586 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,417 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 20,417 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,709 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 15,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,590 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 VLE is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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