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BJ59 YGA

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YGA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front window inoperative both side

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also other components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,087 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 75,049 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 72,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,401 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,528 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,412 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,779 miles

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

both rear tyres have light cracking/perishing on tread surface

Fail 26 Oct 2015 42,779 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres have light cracking/perishing on tread surface

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,759 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 YGA is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BJ59 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

BJ59 YGA is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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