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YD09 LZX

2009 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,312 mi
Last recorded78,312 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 LZX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,098 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,898 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 68,897 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 62,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,838 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 57,838 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front suspension bushes starting to tear

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 6,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 5,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 2,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58 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 LZX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

YD09 LZX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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