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BJ59 YFZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,067 mi
Last recorded23,067 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YFZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 23,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 23,032 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 21,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 21,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 20,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 19,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 19,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 18,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 16,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 12,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 10,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 7,418 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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BJ59 YFZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BJ59 YFZ, 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 BJ59 YFZ registered?

BJ59 YFZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 YFZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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