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BK10 VLZ

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,125 mi
Last recorded129,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 129,125 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 128,907 miles

Central Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,882 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 109,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 101,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 101,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 96,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 92,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 89,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,541 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 58,541 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 52,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 47,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs corroded iner face

Pass 13 May 2015 44,183 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres feathered on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2014 38,666 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,860 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 VLZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK10 VLZ, 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 BK10 VLZ registered?

BK10 VLZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is BK10 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK10 VLZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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