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DV60 HWE

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,168 mi
Last recorded169,168 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV60 HWE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 169,168 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,215 miles

rear sub frame and rear all suspension arms all corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 165,203 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced front both (4.1.4 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 160,184 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 154,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 154,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 147,547 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 137,893 miles

The fuel tank has visible staining but is not leaking at the time of testing.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,753 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 99,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,164 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine auxilary drive belt deteriorated

rear wper deteriorated

washer jet deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,164 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine auxilary drive belt deteriorated

rear wper deteriorated

washer jet deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,063 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 9 Oct 2014 76,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,555 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

emissions too clean to record

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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DV60 HWE is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV60 HWE, 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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DV60 HWE is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2010.

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