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AP09 ADV

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 ADV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,416 miles

Front Nearside and offside inner discs faces corroded and worn

General corrosion to rear suspension components and sub frame

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front most rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside inner and outer discs faces corroded and worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,107 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

passenger washer jet poor

play rear suspension arm lower bushes and shock absorber bushes

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,440 miles

Bonnet release mechanism is stiff and defective and needs attention

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,213 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread 3.5mm - 4mm

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,213 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front inner cv gaiters leaking grease

front brake disc's thin

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread 3.5mm - 4mm

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,162 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking grease

o/s/r tyre low on tread, perishing, stones cut into tread

rear pads low

screen damage

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

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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AP09 ADV is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP09 ADV, 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 AP09 ADV registered?

AP09 ADV is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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