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YT59 ZXS

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,957 mi
Last recorded124,957 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 ZXS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 124,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front/rear sub frames and all suspension components corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,741 miles

corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,813 miles

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

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

towbar corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 108,811 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

towbar corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,261 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 103,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,605 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,631 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 74,631 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,189 miles

both front tyres scrub bing off on edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,896 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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YT59 ZXS is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc petrol 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 YT59 ZXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT59 ZXS registered?

YT59 ZXS is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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