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YB09 BCX

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,551 mi
Last recorded42,551 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 BCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 42,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 37,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,317 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 31,317 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 26,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,215 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear tyres on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,914 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,421 miles

All four tyres slightly scrubbing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both offside tyres perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,139 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both offside tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 14,037 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,779 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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YB09 BCX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red 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 YB09 BCX, 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 YB09 BCX registered?

YB09 BCX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is YB09 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 BCX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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