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YB59 MBU

2010 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,767 mi
Last recorded115,767 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 MBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 115,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 106,959 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 106,959 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2023 97,070 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 97,069 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 86,026 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 86,026 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,782 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 69,782 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 33,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,110 miles

handbrake lever very close to reserve travel limit

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,322 miles

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,863 miles

o/s/r tyre side walls cracked and perished

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,751 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 27,751 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YB59 MBU is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB59 MBU, 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 YB59 MBU registered?

YB59 MBU is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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