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DV10 RXK

2010 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,265 mi
Last recorded175,265 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 RXK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 175,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 175,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 169,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 168,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking at joint/seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 166,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 165,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box blowing but not excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 165,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box blowing but not excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 163,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 162,541 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 160,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 160,335 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 157,847 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 157,847 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH N/S + O/S BULBS. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 153,070 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 153,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,629 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 131,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,013 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 83,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,715 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 RXK is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXK, 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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What year was DV10 RXK registered?

DV10 RXK is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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