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YEZ 1816

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,339 mi
Last recorded101,339 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 1816
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 101,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Windscreen chipped in Zone A within 10 mm

Pass 25 May 2021 96,179 miles

Both track rods have slight play in their ball joints.

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 96,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both track rods have slight play in their ball joints.

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,811 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 92,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 85,565 miles

Both steering arms/drumsticks have slight play in them

Offside Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 85,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both steering arms/drumsticks have slight play in them

Offside Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 73,090 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside inner constant velocity gaiter greasy

offside front tyre wearing inner

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 May 2017 64,894 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 26 May 2016 57,046 miles

nearside and offside steering rack play

nearside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 18 May 2015 46,873 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 40,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 40,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 34,151 miles

Large nail in N/S/R tyre. 205/55/r16-91V

Pass 26 May 2012 24,071 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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YEZ 1816 is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YEZ 1816, 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 YEZ 1816 registered?

YEZ 1816 is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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