MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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 ()
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 ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside rear brake disc splash shield corroded
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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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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WL09 GYJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 July 2009.
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