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SY59 YCF

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,663 mi
Last recorded62,663 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 YCF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,663 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,940 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Feb 2022 58,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2021 57,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 57,091 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corrded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 51,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corrded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,406 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front wheel nut incorrectly fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2017 38,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front subframe corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,194 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 34,194 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,492 miles

O/S/F Tyre Inner edge worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,315 miles

Body damage - Rear bumper

Fail 13 Nov 2013 26,314 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body damage - Rear bumper

Rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,838 miles

Boyh rear brakes sticking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY59 YCF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY59 YCF, 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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SY59 YCF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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