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BK09 AEL

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,217 mi
Last recorded100,217 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AEL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 100,217 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 100,217 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,965 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 94,955 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,214 miles

General under body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,080 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 83,071 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,785 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,470 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 66,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,388 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 48,385 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,260 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 43,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,392 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 31,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,956 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,330 miles

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

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor grease leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner edges worn low

Fail 20 Apr 2012 20,330 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor grease leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner edges worn low

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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BK09 AEL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BK09 AEL, 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 BK09 AEL registered?

BK09 AEL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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