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CA10 BWZ

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,272 mi
Last recorded140,272 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 BWZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 140,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 140,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Power steering fault warning lamp on (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 119,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 119,302 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,471 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 101,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Bulb wrong way (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 74,735 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Safety catch lacking lubrication. (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Nails in tyre (2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,286 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,791 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres just on legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre just on legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner of tread

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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CA10 BWZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA10 BWZ, 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 CA10 BWZ registered?

CA10 BWZ is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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