2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

7,701 MOT tests in 2024. 50.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time50.3%
Failed or needed repairs49.7%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,701 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    497 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    328 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    341 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.5%
  2. Brakes28.5%
  3. Suspension23.2%
  4. Tyres11.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  7. Steering8.3%
  8. Body & chassis4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 50.3% of 2010 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,701 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).