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YD59 VFE

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VFE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,979 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 111,591 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 111,591 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 105,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,203 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 95,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever in back plate (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,075 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 92,075 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,002 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 88,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,788 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,368 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,598 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,466 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 41,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VFE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 YD59 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

YD59 VFE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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