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YD59 FDZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,538 mi
Last recorded76,538 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,538 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,503 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 72,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe (flexible) is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washer jets weak (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,884 miles

hand brake high

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,003 miles

hand brake high

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,611 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 49,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,762 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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YD59 FDZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD59 FDZ, 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 YD59 FDZ registered?

YD59 FDZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is YD59 FDZ safe to buy?

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