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YC59 KTA

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,801 mi
Last recorded46,801 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 KTA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 46,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 46,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 45,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 45,720 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

first 5 of 7 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush begining to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency just passable = first 4of 7 notches is free travel

Pass 9 Dec 2020 43,551 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,993 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front treads inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,894 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment first 5 of 7 notches is free travel (1.1.18 (a))

rear wiper blade beginning to deteriorate

Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,466 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 19,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 16,049 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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YC59 KTA is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YC59 KTA, 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 YC59 KTA registered?

YC59 KTA is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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