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YR09 BTX

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 BTX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,690 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,985 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,980 miles

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

parking brake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,434 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,422 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 74,422 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,451 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,406 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 61,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,237 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TREAD SEPARATION (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,136 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2015 44,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,518 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,583 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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YR09 BTX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR09 BTX, 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 YR09 BTX registered?

YR09 BTX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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