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YC59 SYE

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 SYE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,324 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 88,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,507 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 28 Oct 2016 68,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,801 miles

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

towball not fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,276 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,073 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack.

Offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 27,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,120 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 SYE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC59 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

YC59 SYE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is YC59 SYE safe to buy?

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