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AU59 YSX

2009 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,592 mi
Last recorded146,592 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 146,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 137,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,143 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,192 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 84,192 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 81,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,696 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,696 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel high

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

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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AU59 YSX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 66,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU59 YSX, 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 17 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU59 YSX registered?

AU59 YSX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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