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YF09 DVX

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,469 mi
Last recorded138,469 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 DVX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 138,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,004 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 132,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,727 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 122,477 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 113,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between front and middle sections (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 103,888 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox sump heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 103,887 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox sump heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake has little / no reserve travel

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,166 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,686 miles

exhaust rattle

Fail 25 Jun 2019 87,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,743 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake slightly high (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,763 miles

0/s/f wheel binding

Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,590 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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YF09 DVX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF09 DVX, 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 YF09 DVX registered?

YF09 DVX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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