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YC09 LWY

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LWY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,311 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 68,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 57,164 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 49,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 42,814 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 36,512 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,294 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 33,294 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 32,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,025 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 31,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 4 May 2017 28,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,897 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,679 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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YC09 LWY is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 YC09 LWY, 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 YC09 LWY registered?

YC09 LWY is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is YC09 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 LWY 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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