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EF10 LSO

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,449 mi
Last recorded104,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 LSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 104,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No Reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Knocking/freeplay noted in steering system (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil level low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,244 miles

Engine oil leak.

Engine oil level just at bottom of dipstick on vehicle presentation.

Free play in handbrake lever operation. Borderline MOT pass. Recommend immediate inspection/adjustment.

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

Rear Brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 31 Oct 2024 98,244 miles

Engine oil leak.

Engine oil level just at bottom of dipstick on vehicle presentation.

Free play in handbrake lever operation. Borderline MOT pass. Recommend immediate inspection/adjustment.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,351 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks?

Free play in handbrake lever operation.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

Rear Both tyres cracked/perished.

Fail 31 Oct 2023 92,351 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks?

Free play in handbrake lever operation.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

Rear Both tyres cracked/perished.

Windscreen washer not working Empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,009 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak?

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 81,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine/gearbox oil leak?

Front wiper blades poor and would recommend replacement. Borderline pass.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,784 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 71,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 71,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 52,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,883 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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EF10 LSO is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 EF10 LSO, 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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EF10 LSO is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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