MOT Status
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143,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
front and rear suspension components rusty/corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
front and rear suspension components rusty/corroded
rear tyres poor
slight knock n/s/f
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))
FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF09 XMW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YF09 XMW, 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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YF09 XMW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2009.
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