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YE59 FGZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,644 mi
Last recorded125,644 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 FGZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 125,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 108,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 108,790 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,897 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front arm forward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,309 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,594 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 72,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge cords about to show through (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,297 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 67,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,488 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 54,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,963 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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YE59 FGZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE59 FGZ, 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 YE59 FGZ registered?

YE59 FGZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 December 2009.

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