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AK59 BKY

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BKY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2024 130,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 126,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 123,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 119,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,934 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 116,934 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,132 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front inner c.v boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front brake disc overheated

Fail 2 Aug 2019 114,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front inner c.v boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front brake disc overheated

Pass 7 Aug 2018 108,838 miles

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 108,838 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,204 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 95,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 58,760 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 45,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK59 BKY is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK59 BKY, 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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AK59 BKY is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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