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YT59 ZBZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 ZBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,755 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 95,755 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,989 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive near oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive near oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 82,488 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,486 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs scaled up with rust

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,469 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 43,037 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 43,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,433 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YT59 ZBZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YT59 ZBZ, 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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YT59 ZBZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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