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B4 YOW

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,902 mi
Last recorded22,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 YOW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 22,902 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 16,135 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 15,297 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 15,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,925 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 7,664 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 6,577 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 6,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 5,567 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 5,084 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 4,591 miles

Nearside Front washer jet n/w

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall spliting

Fail 23 Sep 2014 3,706 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre cut sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 3,706 miles

n/s/f tyre cut sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 2,916 miles

n/s/f washer jet poor

Pass 6 Sep 2012 2,229 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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B4 YOW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B4 YOW, 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 B4 YOW registered?

B4 YOW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is B4 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 YOW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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