CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ09 YTM

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,430 mi
Last recorded111,430 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YTM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 111,430 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,507 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

park brake liver travel high

Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,896 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s + O/s Front ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 94,892 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working O/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s + O/s Front ( Brake Discs Scored ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s + O/s Front ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 76,451 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/s Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working N/s Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding O/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2021 50,573 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 48,147 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,463 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 45,463 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,551 miles

Offside Wiper smears

Fail 4 Jun 2018 41,551 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Wiper smears

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,590 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,298 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 19,181 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2012 14,873 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn badly on outer wall but not exposing chords

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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ09 YTM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 BJ09 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

How do I check the history of BJ09 YTM?

You can check the full history of BJ09 YTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ09 YTM registered?

BJ09 YTM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is BJ09 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 YTM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ09 YTM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ09 YTM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.