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AU59 YTM

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,989 mi
Last recorded131,989 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YTM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 131,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Note to customer - back rest was not securely locked in place - potentially dangerous in the event of a collision. ()

Fail 27 Aug 2025 131,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Note to customer - back rest was not securely locked in place - potentially dangerous in the event of a collision. ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 124,306 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 124,306 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 119,110 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 117,051 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 115,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,284 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 112,284 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,754 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,651 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 93,651 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,390 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside body work has damage

Pass 24 Aug 2013 35,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mot under wet conditions

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,716 miles

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 YTM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU59 YTM registered?

AU59 YTM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is AU59 YTM safe to buy?

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