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EF59 ZXZ

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,235 mi
Last recorded103,235 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ZXZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 103,235 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 103,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 94,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 94,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,519 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,895 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Dec 2017 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 52,234 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,363 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 45,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,525 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,623 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 31,623 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,860 miles

front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 26,860 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre bald on inner

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,028 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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EF59 ZXZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EF59 ZXZ, 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 EF59 ZXZ registered?

EF59 ZXZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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