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YG59 GVW

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,470 mi
Last recorded78,470 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 GVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,470 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 78,469 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 75,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 71,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 67,293 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 59,531 miles

general surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,487 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm front bush separating

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush badly perished

Offside Front lower suspension arm front bush separating

Offside Rear trailing arm bush badly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2019 55,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 55,677 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 50,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,457 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2017 46,457 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front lower arm front bush starting too de bond

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,854 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2014 30,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,332 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,241 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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YG59 GVW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YG59 GVW, 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 YG59 GVW registered?

YG59 GVW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is YG59 GVW safe to buy?

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