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BK09 EWJ

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 98,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 98,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,862 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,982 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,049 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 69,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,878 miles

n/s/r reflector cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,754 miles

all four tyres are showing signs of perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,519 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,097 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 EWJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK09 EWJ registered?

BK09 EWJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is BK09 EWJ safe to buy?

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