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YC09 NMV

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,766 mi
Last recorded158,766 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 NMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 158,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 158,766 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 154,827 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 154,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 154,687 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 125,226 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +suspension components+subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,225 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 123,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,730 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 120,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,841 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 114,838 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side shoes locking up in side disc/drum (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 110,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 103,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,788 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,788 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 80,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 80,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,327 miles

bonnet stay retaining clip broken

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 48,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NMV is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YC09 NMV, 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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YC09 NMV is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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