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YB09 TCY

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,142 mi
Last recorded70,142 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 TCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

body under covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 67,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section damaged/insecure, advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,790 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 64,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,292 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 62,291 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,412 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,114 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 5 Nov 2021 53,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,644 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 16 Nov 2020 49,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,113 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2019 44,113 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,024 miles

nsr tyre showing signs of age

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,760 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 25,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 17,213 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,213 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,391 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 TCY is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YB09 TCY, 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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YB09 TCY is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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