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WM10 YGJ

2010 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,530 mi
Last recorded147,530 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM10 YGJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 147,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 138,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 138,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 129,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,152 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 122,152 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down play in wheel side to side (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( N/s + O/s Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,947 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( N/s + O/s Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front ( And Cracking ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,125 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 106,951 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,769 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drivers Seat Damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 98,590 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure Both Tank Straps Correded And Broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drivers Seat Damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,244 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,989 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 78,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,625 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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WM10 YGJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WM10 YGJ, 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 WM10 YGJ registered?

WM10 YGJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 August 2010.

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