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YF09 XMW

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,227 mi
Last recorded143,227 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 XMW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 143,227 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 143,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components rusty/corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 130,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

front and rear suspension components rusty/corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 122,260 miles

rear tyres poor

slight knock n/s/f

Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,509 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR

Fail 13 Sep 2022 118,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,527 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 94,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 2 May 2018 86,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,702 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,869 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 XMW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XMW, 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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YF09 XMW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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