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BJ09 YFM

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,536 mi
Last recorded145,536 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YFM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 145,536 miles

Rear handbrake has a slight travel

Pass 13 Oct 2022 134,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 122,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 122,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,861 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear worn to limit advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,861 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear worn to limit advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,124 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 98,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder on limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders advise replacement 205/55 r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder on limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder on limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders advise replacement 205/55 r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder on limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,441 miles

both rear tyres shoulders worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,226 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 50,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,877 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 37,877 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,325 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

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

Tyre size 2052/55R16 91V

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YFM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BJ09 YFM, 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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BJ09 YFM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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