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YR10 KUA

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,128 mi
Last recorded161,128 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 KUA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 161,128 miles

HandBrake Weak

Fail 22 Oct 2020 161,128 miles

HandBrake Weak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 154,146 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 30 Apr 2019 152,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,577 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 139,031 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating n/s/f 40kgf o/s/f 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r 20kgf o/s/r 15kgf (3.7.B.3)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres wearing out of shape inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,029 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 120,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,634 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 63,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,280 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 24,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR10 KUA is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YR10 KUA, 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 YR10 KUA registered?

YR10 KUA is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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