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AU09 UDD

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,868 mi
Last recorded124,868 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 UDD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,868 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 124,866 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 19 Nov 2022 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (inner) small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,130 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 119,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

coolant level is low

very little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Fail 5 Jan 2019 104,983 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

coolant level is low

very little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,995 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both inner CV boots leaking grease past clips.

Both rear tyres wearing uneven.

Knocking noise from steering system when rocking.

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 71,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both inner CV boots leaking grease past clips.

Both rear tyres wearing uneven.

Knocking noise from steering system when rocking.

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 65,407 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,296 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,101 miles

both rear tyres outer edges cracking and deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,344 miles

n/s/r tyre wall scrubbed slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2012 22,344 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall scrubbed slightly

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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AU09 UDD is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AU09 UDD, 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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AU09 UDD is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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