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BK09 CLY

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,485 mi
Last recorded97,485 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 CLY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 97,485 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underseal painting done

Pass 16 Aug 2025 87,440 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle is under-body breaks and suspension corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 87,440 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle is under-body breaks and suspension corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,708 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,380 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 71,380 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 67,479 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked, as well as nearside front tyre has tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & rear, as well as offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 67,479 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked, as well as nearside front tyre has tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & rear, as well as offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 50,195 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner both inner cv boots leaking slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 44,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 40,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,576 miles

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 CLY is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK09 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

BK09 CLY is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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