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YLZ 4797

2010 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 4797
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2023 96,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,262 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,198 miles

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

Both front wipers smearing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear n/s + o/s ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,198 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn excessively on inner edges. Advise alignment to be checked.

Both front wipers smearing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear n/s + o/s ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 83,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 83,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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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YLZ 4797 is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLZ 4797, 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 YLZ 4797 registered?

YLZ 4797 is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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