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AF10 RDU

2010 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 RDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 97,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear most silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 12 Feb 2024 79,436 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,708 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,584 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,237 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,237 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,610 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but still clears window screen

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,915 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,648 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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AF10 RDU is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF10 RDU, 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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AF10 RDU is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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