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YC09 WHW

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,558 mi
Last recorded143,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 WHW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 143,558 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 136,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides

Fail 12 Jun 2024 136,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides

Pass 2 Jun 2023 127,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 127,644 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,910 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 118,910 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch fluid below min

Pass 12 Jun 2021 108,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 80,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,440 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 70,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,126 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 39,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WHW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

YC09 WHW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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