MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
front lower suspension arms bushes worn
rear radius arm bushes worn
slight movement in steering rack inner joints
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
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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