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YP09 UXU

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,847 mi
Last recorded132,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 UXU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 132,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear negative camber, no obvious cause

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 122,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges 205/55/16

general corrosion to rear suspension arms

n/s/r suspension negative camber, no obvious fault found

Pass 28 Jun 2023 112,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre just starting to near wear indicators slight flat spot

Fail 19 Jun 2023 112,798 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre just starting to near wear indicators slight flat spot

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 103,198 miles

Front Inner cv gaiter slight grease seepage

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively or parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,633 miles

Front Inner both front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 90,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake poor (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner both front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,666 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 72,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 67,006 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 62,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 62,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 55,535 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 47,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 47,370 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 40,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 29,648 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 22,899 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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YP09 UXU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP09 UXU, 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 YP09 UXU registered?

YP09 UXU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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