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YC59 UWW

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,143 mi
Last recorded71,143 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 UWW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,143 miles

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

undertray

Fail 2 Dec 2025 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertray

Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,554 miles

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

Fail 3 Dec 2024 60,554 miles

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

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

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 45,984 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED AND WORN UNEVEN.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED AND WORN UNEVEN.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 43,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DAMAGED TO CORDS IN TREAD AREA.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED AND WORN UNEVEN.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED AND WORN UNEVEN.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

SMOKE EMISSIONS HIGH..

Fail 13 Nov 2020 38,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

SMOKE EMISSIONS HIGH..

Pass 6 Nov 2019 30,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,398 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Nov 2018 18,398 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Oct 2017 11,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 9,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 8,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 7,588 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 UWW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

YC59 UWW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is YC59 UWW safe to buy?

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