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YC59 VHE

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,586 mi
Last recorded46,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 46,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 46,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 42,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 42,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,679 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 34,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 26,628 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 17,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 16,935 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 16,814 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 14,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 13,134 miles

all 4 tyres perishing/cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2016 11,047 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking between tread

Fail 2 Nov 2016 11,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are cracking between tread

Pass 26 Oct 2015 8,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 6,804 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 6,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 5,615 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 4,288 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 VHE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YC59 VHE, 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

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What year was YC59 VHE registered?

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

Is YC59 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 VHE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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