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Y7 GMJ

2009 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,377 mi
Last recorded31,377 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 GMJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 31,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 30,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,638 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 29,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 28,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 27,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,774 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 26,228 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 25,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 24,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 23,196 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 21,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 14,825 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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Y7 GMJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y7 GMJ, 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 Y7 GMJ registered?

Y7 GMJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is Y7 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 GMJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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