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DY51 BSY

2021 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,305 mi
Last recorded29,305 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Ceed30,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 BSY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 18,781 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 18,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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DY51 BSY is a 2021 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 30,777 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 DY51 BSY, 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 5 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY51 BSY registered?

DY51 BSY is a 2021 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2021.

Is DY51 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 BSY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY51 BSY have outstanding finance?

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