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BJ10 TKZ

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,932 mi
Last recorded138,932 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 TKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 138,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 138,906 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

OSR number plate light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2024 125,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 115,503 miles

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,674 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

hand brake has slight free play

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

hand brake has slight free play

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,322 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,320 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepping on inner edges

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fuel tank strap broken but tank still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres slightly stepping on inner edges

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fuel tank strap broken but tank still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,949 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,210 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,209 miles

Fuel tank insecure offside rear tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 27,846 miles

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2014 18,113 miles

Both front tyres are on 2mm on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 7,407 miles

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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BJ10 TKZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ10 TKZ, 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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BJ10 TKZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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