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YF59 EXP

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,263 mi
Last recorded99,263 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 EXP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,600 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 93,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,835 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 79,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,024 miles

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

very little reserve travel park brake

Fail 7 Nov 2017 66,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,739 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,399 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,530 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YF59 EXP is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YF59 EXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF59 EXP registered?

YF59 EXP is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is YF59 EXP safe to buy?

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