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AP09 DYD

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,790 mi
Last recorded139,790 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DYD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 139,790 miles

rear suspension component's corroded

Fail 24 May 2024 139,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,266 miles

both front tyres on wear indicators

Pass 26 May 2022 115,296 miles

front and rear brake pads worn thin

o/s/r brake disc is corroded

wipers smearing slightly

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 115,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn thin

o/s/r brake disc is corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,170 miles

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

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

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

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise rear brake pads look low

Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,304 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,304 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,816 miles

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 31 May 2017 77,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,063 miles

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

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

child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 26,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 13,620 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DYD is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP09 DYD, 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 DYD registered?

AP09 DYD is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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