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YT09 VKL

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,399 mi
Last recorded71,399 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VKL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 71,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,896 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,610 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,441 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 64,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,367 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,227 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 28 Feb 2013 36,236 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,042 miles

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

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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YT09 VKL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT09 VKL, 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 YT09 VKL registered?

YT09 VKL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is YT09 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT09 VKL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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