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YH09 YPF

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,585 mi
Last recorded159,585 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 YPF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 159,585 miles

Bodywork very poor condition

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing and door damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tailgate lens defective

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 139,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door is damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in mud and grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 139,594 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door is damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in mud and grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,374 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,969 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure becoming insecure / nearside lamp dim (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 106,969 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO EXSPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure becoming insecure / nearside lamp dim (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 20 Dec 2021 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 93,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,689 miles

Front Front steering rack internal noise/

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 89,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front steering rack internal noise/

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,722 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 82,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,232 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 68,744 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 60,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,674 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,674 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 38,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 17,402 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 17,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YPF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YH09 YPF, 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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YH09 YPF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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