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YS59 FTE

2010 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,493 mi
Last recorded111,493 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Ceed67,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 FTE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,493 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

steering column noisy

Fail 10 Dec 2024 111,493 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

steering column noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,245 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

knocking noise on steering column

Fail 22 Jan 2024 105,243 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,637 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 98,635 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 98,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap starting to corrode (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,717 miles

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

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

small leak on near side inner cv gator

Fail 25 Jan 2022 92,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

small leak on near side inner cv gator

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in front antiroll bar drop links

Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

slight play in front antiroll bar drop links

Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,073 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker mounting (5.3.2 (c))

slight leak on near side drive shaft inner boot

Fail 3 Jan 2020 76,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker mounting (5.3.2 (c))

slight leak on near side drive shaft inner boot

Pass 12 Jan 2019 62,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner small leak on drive shaft gator

Offside Front Upper drop link top cover starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,576 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,872 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 43,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,582 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 28,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,628 miles

advise both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have light cracking,

handbrake requires attention.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,297 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 15,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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YS59 FTE is a 2010 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YS59 FTE, 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 YS59 FTE registered?

YS59 FTE is a 2010 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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