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DV10 DCE

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,678 mi
Last recorded155,678 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 DCE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,678 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 155,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 149,055 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,760 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 143,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated EXCESS MOVEMENT (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 124,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,736 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 35,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,352 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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DV10 DCE is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV10 DCE, 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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DV10 DCE is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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