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YE09 TUW

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,104 mi
Last recorded176,104 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 TUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 176,104 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 161,545 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 148,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 140,922 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 133,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 133,716 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,267 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 123,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 118,844 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 118,844 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 110,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,716 miles

steering column/knocking noise

Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering column/knocking noise

Pass 31 May 2017 91,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean

slight steering knock

suspension knock

Fail 31 May 2017 91,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

emissions too clean

slight steering knock

suspension knock

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake discs back plate missing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,269 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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 TUW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YE09 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

YE09 TUW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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