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2010 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · EF10 LME

EF10 LME

2010 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 141,924 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
KIA CEED
Year / Origin
2010 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
141,924 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2010
Engine
1582cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 was a pass, with only a minor defect – the off‑side front seat‑belt webbing is slightly frayed. This is a low‑cost fix and does not affect the vehicle’s road‑worthiness. A clear pattern emerges from the earlier MOTs. In 2024 the car failed because all four tyres were below the 1.6 mm legal tread depth, and the rear brake discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored (though not seriously weakened). The same year the MOT also recorded slight play in both front suspension‑arm ball joints. A year earlier, in 2023, the MOT flagged tyre wear close to the legal limit and a slight play in the off‑side front anti‑roll‑bar linkage ball joint. The 2025 MOT was clean, suggesting that at least some of these issues were addressed – most likely the tyres and possibly the brake discs or suspension components. Overall the trend is mixed. The tyre‑tread problem that caused a failure in 2024 has disappeared from the 2026 record, implying the tyres have been replaced. The ball‑joint play was still noted in 2024 but not mentioned in the latest MOT, which could mean it was repaired or the defect is now below the reporting threshold.

EF10 LME Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
  • 141,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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EF10 LME Mileage History

  1. 02/06/2023108,385 mi
  2. 06/06/2024120,797 mi+12,412 mi
  3. 07/06/2024120,799 mi+2 mi
  4. 29/05/2025132,079 mi+11,280 mi
  5. 22/05/2026141,924 mi+9,845 mi

Average of roughly 11,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EF10 LME MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 16:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Kia Ceed (EF10 LME) between June 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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