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SY09 XJE

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,197 mi
Last recorded79,197 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 XJE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 79,197 miles

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

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

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

corrosion over parts of underbody.

Pass 12 Sep 2024 75,593 miles

Front Sub frame has corrosion.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame and rear suspension components have corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and osf. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 75,593 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub frame has corrosion.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame and rear suspension components have corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and osf. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,419 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,717 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 59,717 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 54,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 47,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 42,990 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 42,990 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre perished

offside/nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2014 34,385 miles

Body damage - N/S/R Door

Pass 20 May 2014 34,385 miles

Body damage - N/S/R Door

Play in steering rack at O/S

Pass 16 May 2013 28,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,113 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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SY09 XJE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SY09 XJE, 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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SY09 XJE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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