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WL09 GYJ

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,838 mi
Last recorded164,838 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 GYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 164,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 164,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pattern to RIght (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster NOT responding (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster NOT responding (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 154,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 154,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Beam Incorrect (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster NOT working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner shoulder 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 140,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 127,665 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,106 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder ()

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 114,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Check bulb Alignment (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner shoulder worn down to ply separation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder ()

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear brake disc splash shield corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 84,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear brake disc splash shield corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL09 GYJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL09 GYJ, 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 WL09 GYJ registered?

WL09 GYJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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