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YH09 TCY

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,440 mi
Last recorded137,440 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 TCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 137,440 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 137,434 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 125,990 miles

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,826 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 106,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,883 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,457 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,868 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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YH09 TCY is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH09 TCY, 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 YH09 TCY registered?

YH09 TCY is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is YH09 TCY safe to buy?

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