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YH09 YSJ

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,935 mi
Last recorded40,935 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 YSJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 40,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 May 2015 40,911 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 26,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2013 26,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2012 21,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 21,230 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 YSJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

YH09 YSJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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