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YE59 FHG

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,870 mi
Last recorded144,870 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 FHG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 144,870 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 144,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 134,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,733 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner steering rod joints ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 131,733 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner steering rod joints ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,909 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged but, not emitting a white light or any sharp edges

Fail 20 Nov 2019 125,909 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flexi rubber not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged but, not emitting a white light or any sharp edges

Pass 19 Nov 2018 110,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front inner cv gaiter slight weep of grease from clip

Offside Front inner cv gaiter slight weep of grease from clip

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 88,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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)

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,946 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)

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 FHG is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

YE59 FHG is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is YE59 FHG safe to buy?

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