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YT10 ZHJ

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

163,777 mi
Last recorded163,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT10 ZHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 163,777 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure fouling body attached with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached lower column joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

no smoking stickers not fitted (taxi failure)

Pass 25 Feb 2019 145,140 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 145,140 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 131,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and going out of shape

Fail 19 Jun 2018 131,425 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and going out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2017 115,253 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 115,253 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 92,308 miles

front lower suspension arms bushes worn

rear radius arm bushes worn

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 May 2015 73,133 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

ns steering arm has slight play at the inner fixing

parking brake lever high

Fail 12 May 2015 73,129 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

foot brake travel long

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

ns steering arm has slight play at the inner fixing

nsf tyre has very heavy edge wear and appears to be close to exposing cords

Pass 3 May 2014 47,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 May 2014 47,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2013 28,607 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,140 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 27,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YT10 ZHJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YT10 ZHJ, 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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YT10 ZHJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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