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EN59 VJF

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN59 VJF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 98,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,821 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 91,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,962 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 87,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 83,259 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 83,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,545 miles

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

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

washer jets poor

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,144 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2021 73,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,667 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 69,667 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 49,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,212 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,553 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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EN59 VJF is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN59 VJF, 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 EN59 VJF registered?

EN59 VJF is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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