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BJ09 OLX

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,562 mi
Last recorded130,562 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 130,562 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 130,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,900 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,357 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,243 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,919 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear deteriorated near to legal limit (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside recommend early replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,692 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,320 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both repeater lamps discoloured to legal limit recommend early reneweal

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,484 miles

rear brakes binding slightly [evidence of overheating]

Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,812 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,812 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,581 miles

hand brake travel on legal limit recomend early attention

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers poor. (still clearing screen for mot)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,989 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ09 OLX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 BJ09 OLX, 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 BJ09 OLX registered?

BJ09 OLX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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