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YE09 GXK

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,658 mi
Last recorded93,658 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Long Travel On Parking Brake Lever

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 87,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Long Travel On Parking Brake Lever

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,036 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And Stepping Inner Edge ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 51,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 45,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 39,656 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,821 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 33,821 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 30,106 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 30,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres cracked in the sidewall/tread

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,212 miles

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

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

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 GXK is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

YE09 GXK is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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