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BU59 YMT

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,447 mi
Last recorded73,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YMT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,447 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 73,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,356 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,356 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,194 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,463 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,479 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 51,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,169 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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BU59 YMT is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU59 YMT, 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 BU59 YMT registered?

BU59 YMT is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BU59 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 YMT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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