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YS09 DFZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,005 mi
Last recorded136,005 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 DFZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,005 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 136,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 133,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r + n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 133,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r + n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 127,924 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 127,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 125,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 121,541 miles

Nearside washer not working

Fail 3 Sep 2021 121,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside washer not working

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,212 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,087 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 109,087 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,762 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 98,762 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 80,824 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 63,519 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn slightly

long handbrake travel

small chips in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2014 52,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,844 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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YS09 DFZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS09 DFZ, 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 YS09 DFZ registered?

YS09 DFZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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