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AO09 LZS

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,119 mi
Last recorded97,119 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LZS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 97,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed several cuts to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads appear to be too large for the discs.

Fail 6 Mar 2021 97,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,399 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 86,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,827 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,037 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,746 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,863 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,131 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,802 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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AO09 LZS is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO09 LZS, 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 AO09 LZS registered?

AO09 LZS is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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