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YT10 ZHL

2010 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT10 ZHL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 119,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by track arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape and badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

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

Offside handbrake not working correctly ....... low efficiency

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,360 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable noise upper (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,326 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,049 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 72,707 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,843 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 66,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,270 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 62,258 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,657 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 12,601 miles

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

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 ZHL is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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