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YC09 LXU

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,575 mi
Last recorded115,575 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LXU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 115,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 115,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,283 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,205 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 LXU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXU, 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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What year was YC09 LXU registered?

YC09 LXU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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