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BT59 HXJ

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

73,077 mi
Last recorded73,077 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 HXJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

inner sills/suspension components corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2026 73,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset at time of test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

inner sills/suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slightly notchy (2.3 (a) (i))

subframes/suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2025 72,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slightly notchy (2.3 (a) (i))

subframes/suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,958 miles

rear subframe/suspension components corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2024 71,958 miles

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

rear subframe/suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody/suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2023 70,398 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody/suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake disks corroding on contact faces

suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2020 65,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake disks corroding on contact faces

suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,158 miles

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

rear brake disks corroded badly on contact faces

rear inner sills/suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,989 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 62,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,128 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 60,122 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 56,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 49,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2014 49,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,226 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 42,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,151 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 23,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,740 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 19,740 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 1,083 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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BT59 HXJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BT59 HXJ, 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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BT59 HXJ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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