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YE09 DCV

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,055 mi
Last recorded116,055 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 DCV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,055 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 95% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread worn on the edges 185/65 r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 116,055 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 95% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread worn on the edges 185/65 r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 105,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 96,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 96,008 miles

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 59,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 54,342 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 43,833 miles

both outter sill plastic covers slightly loose,

Fail 23 May 2014 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both outter sill plastic covers slightly loose,

Fail 25 May 2013 33,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 33,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 23,176 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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YE09 DCV is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE09 DCV, 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 YE09 DCV registered?

YE09 DCV is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 June 2009.

Is YE09 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 DCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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