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EF59 KWA

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,376 mi
Last recorded178,376 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 KWA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 178,376 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 178,376 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 166,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 166,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 166,592 miles

Front Steering column attachment defective excessive play / insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres completely worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 159,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering clicking rotation

Fail 10 Jan 2024 159,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering clicking rotation

Pass 3 Jan 2023 144,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,802 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 131,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 124,306 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,197 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 113,197 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 99,445 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 99,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,764 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,764 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,897 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,807 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing around outer sidewall,and uneven inner tread block wear

Offside Rear tyre perishing around outer sidewall,and uneven inner tread block wear

Fail 8 Dec 2015 51,807 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing around outer sidewall,and uneven inner tread block wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing around outer sidewall,and uneven inner tread block wear

Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,710 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EF59 KWA is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EF59 KWA, 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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EF59 KWA is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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