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YD09 LZU

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,783 mi
Last recorded51,783 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 LZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 51,783 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 51,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

general chassis corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,906 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier held in bye zipp tye (4.13 (a) (i))

Front passenger air bag turned off

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 50,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier held in bye zipp tye (4.13 (a) (i))

Front passenger air bag turned off

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 50,008 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front passenger air bag turned off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 50,008 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front passenger air bag turned off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,843 miles

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

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

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 19 May 2021 47,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 16 May 2021 47,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 9 May 2019 43,955 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 43,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 30,966 miles

Both front tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 28,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 28,058 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2014 17,391 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 10,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 7,719 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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YD09 LZU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red 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 YD09 LZU, 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 YD09 LZU registered?

YD09 LZU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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