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BT09 HBU

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,323 mi
Last recorded125,323 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 HBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 125,323 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 125,319 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 102,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2023 102,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner C v boot slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner C v boot slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,430 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,158 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,776 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,874 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,874 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 46,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN AND LIPPED,RECOMEND REPLACEMENT.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2012 26,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished slightly

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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BT09 HBU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BT09 HBU, 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 BT09 HBU registered?

BT09 HBU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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