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YG09 UEF

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,960 mi
Last recorded178,960 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 UEF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 178,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt edges frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt edges frayed (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake back plates corroded and partial missin

Fail 16 Apr 2018 178,956 miles

Headlamp aim not tested o/s light not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt edges frayed (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt edges frayed (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake back plates corroded and partial missin

Pass 4 Apr 2017 171,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front tape on seatbelt

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear brake disc back plates deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 171,326 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front tape on seatbelt

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear brake disc back plates deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 158,018 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both steering rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 158,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both steering rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 142,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,909 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 105,909 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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YG09 UEF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YG09 UEF, 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 YG09 UEF registered?

YG09 UEF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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