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BN10 RKE

2010 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,589 mi
Last recorded65,589 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 RKE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 65,589 miles

O/S/R lamp slightly damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2025 65,587 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R lamp slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 68,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 59,987 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,949 miles

Offside Front Damage to wing & Bumper

Fail 11 Nov 2021 53,944 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Damage to wing & Bumper

Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Damage to wing & bumper

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 34,182 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Damage to wing & bumper

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 50,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Damage to osf wing & bumper

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2019 50,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Damage to osf wing & bumper

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 47,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2018 47,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,883 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 43,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,615 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 34,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,570 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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BN10 RKE is a 2010 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN10 RKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN10 RKE registered?

BN10 RKE is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is BN10 RKE safe to buy?

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