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YH10 TBU

2010 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,069 mi
Last recorded101,069 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 TBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 101,069 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 101,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 98,020 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 98,020 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,919 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 94,919 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 91,299 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,354 miles

both rear front bottom arm bushes worn

o/s/f bottom arm bush worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

recommend adjust front washer jets

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively recommend both (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear front bottom arm bushes worn

o/s/f bottom arm bush worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

recommend adjust front washer jets

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,891 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 34,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,711 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 20,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YH10 TBU is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YH10 TBU, 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 YH10 TBU registered?

YH10 TBU is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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