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YP59 HHR

2009 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,213 mi
Last recorded94,213 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 HHR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,213 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 94,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,459 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 90,459 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,406 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,622 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,622 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YP59 HHR is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YP59 HHR, 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 YP59 HHR registered?

YP59 HHR is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YP59 HHR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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