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YC59 SZF

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 SZF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,970 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 79,870 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 79,870 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 74,879 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 74,682 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 69,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,058 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 45,843 miles

NSF OSF inner tie rods slight play when raised

Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,771 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2016 39,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 33,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,541 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,396 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 SZF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC59 SZF?

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What year was YC59 SZF registered?

YC59 SZF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 December 2009.

Is YC59 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 SZF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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