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AY10 BSZ

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,253 mi
Last recorded74,253 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 BSZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,253 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 74,253 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 73,272 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 71,994 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,264 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 71,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,657 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,196 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,945 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY10 BSZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY10 BSZ, 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 AY10 BSZ registered?

AY10 BSZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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