2010 Kia Ceed · 28,479 MOT tests
2010 Kia Ceed reliability
2010 Kia Ceeds fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Ceed years (28,479 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 47.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 94,678
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,479
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.5%
- Suspension16.3%
- Brakes15.5%
- Tyres9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Steering6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.64%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.85%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.83%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.97%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.59%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.53%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.78%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.66%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Kia Ceed reliable?
2010 Kia Ceeds fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Ceed years (28,479 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.64% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.85% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (4.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Kia Ceed shows 94,678 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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