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AO59 YDM

2009 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,793 mi
Last recorded39,793 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YDM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 39,793 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

Fail 6 Oct 2025 39,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,449 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 26,557 miles

slight knock in steering when rocked advise further attention

Pass 13 Oct 2022 21,146 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 21,141 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 21,141 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective middle split (3.4 (b) (i))

brakes starting to slightly bind.

chassis , suspension and steering components corroding,

Pass 4 Nov 2019 20,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 19,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in between the treads,(Michelins)195/65r15 91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in between the treads,(Michelins) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in between the treads,(Michelins) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack in between the treads,(Michelins) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,596 miles

All tyres showing age related splits in tread pattern (original fit to car 195/65/15)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 18,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All tyres showing age related splits in tread pattern (original fit to car 195/65/15)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 17,460 miles

All tyres showing age deterioration (cracking in tread pattern)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 17,460 miles

All tyres showing age deterioration (cracking in tread pattern)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,088 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,415 miles

All tyres starting to split within tread pattern

Pass 28 Nov 2013 12,059 miles

All tyres cracking between tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 8,824 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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AO59 YDM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO59 YDM, 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 AO59 YDM registered?

AO59 YDM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is AO59 YDM safe to buy?

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