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AP09 HVB

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,222 mi
Last recorded140,222 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HVB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 140,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 126,470 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 123,467 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever needs adjustment

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 117,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever needs adjustment

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 111,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,578 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 107,578 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,095 miles

Knocking from steering column ,

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,872 miles

Knocking from steering column

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre tread getting low,

Fail 25 Jul 2018 85,872 miles

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

Knocking from steering column

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre tread getting low,

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,034 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 74,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,496 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,251 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 45,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,362 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Removed air freshener from interior mirror

Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Removed air freshener from interior mirror

Fail 25 Jul 2012 24,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AP09 HVB is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AP09 HVB, 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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AP09 HVB is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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