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BV60 YMU

2010 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,151 mi
Last recorded97,151 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 YMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 97,151 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake lever has little reverse travel

heavy corrosion to multiple rear suspension components including both rear coil springs

Pass 20 Nov 2024 95,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 95,300 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 93,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,846 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,384 miles

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

Nearside sill is damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,717 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,815 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 52,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 47,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks and perished

Offside Rear tyre has cracks and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,293 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,986 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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BV60 YMU is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BV60 YMU, 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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BV60 YMU is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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