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BK10 GMG

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,314 mi
Last recorded150,314 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 GMG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 150,314 miles

added 1 lt of engine oil before emmision test

play/ movement on steering wheel head/boss slight play and noise/on movement

Fail 26 Jun 2026 150,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refix headlamp bulb (4.1.2 (c))

added 1 lt of engine oil before emmision test

play/ movement on steering wheel head/boss slight play and noise/on movement

Pass 25 Jun 2025 135,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock in top of column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 135,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock in top of column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 121,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 121,979 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 110,336 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 110,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 97,025 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 97,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 84,596 miles

Offside Front nail in tread non repairable

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,969 miles

Front WISHBONE SUPPORT BUSHES CRACKING

Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS BELOW 1.5MM,MAJOR LIP ON DISCS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS BELOW 1.5MM,LIP ON DISCS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front WISHBONE SUPPORT BUSHES CRACKING

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer/inner walls and inbetween treads

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter on anti roll bar link starting to crack. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner/outer walls and in between treads,age related

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,904 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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BK10 GMG is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK10 GMG, 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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BK10 GMG is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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