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BT59 MLX

2010 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,306 mi
Last recorded152,306 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 MLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 152,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 143,673 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 143,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 137,029 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 137,029 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,741 miles

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

suspension components starting to rust

Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,194 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 102,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 102,031 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed to trailer electrical socket. (1.9.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,760 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 133,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 78,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 67,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres castelating

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,013 miles

difficult to see and check rear brake pads with wheels fitted

travel on parking brake lever not excessive at time of test

Fail 29 Jan 2013 56,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

difficult to see and check rear brake pads with wheels fitted

travel on parking brake lever not excessive at time of test

unable to check n/s front headlight aim

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 MLX is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MLX, 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 BT59 MLX registered?

BT59 MLX is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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