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Y7 WBB

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,783 mi
Last recorded172,783 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 WBB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 172,783 miles

Front Air filter not attached correctly. (insecure)

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing but not likely to cause injury.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on a non manufactured unit.

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing but not likely to cause injury.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lights behind grill non manufacturers units omit different colours from the legal requirement.

Fail 17 Mar 2023 172,780 miles

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

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

Front Air filter not attached correctly. (insecure)

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing but not likely to cause injury.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on a non manufactured unit.

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing but not likely to cause injury.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lights behind grill non manufacturers units omit different colours from the legal requirement.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 171,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 171,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 169,331 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 151,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 132,706 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 132,702 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 101,018 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Fog light wont work.

Offside Rear Tyre is worn smooth around inner and outer tread.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 95,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bonnet secondary catch is slightly faulty.

Engine oil level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Fog light wont work.

Nearside Front Inner C.V. Joint gaiter is insecure around its shaft and leaking.

Offside Rear Tyre is worn smooth around inner and outer tread.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,945 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,212 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,212 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,177 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 WBB is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 Y7 WBB, 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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Y7 WBB is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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