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AX10 BCZ

2010 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,896 mi
Last recorded126,896 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX10 BCZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 126,896 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 126,896 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both said (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 115,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering column knocking

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,533 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,719 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower bumper cracked

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat x2 in rear ()

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play i joint slight knock (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,719 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower bumper cracked

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat x2 in rear ()

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play i joint slight knock (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 85,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,024 miles

Corrosion to underside components

Rear Tyres wearing inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,625 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 8 Jun 2017 64,625 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,663 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 48,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,211 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 32,594 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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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AX10 BCZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AX10 BCZ, 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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What year was AX10 BCZ registered?

AX10 BCZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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