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AP09 ETE

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,935 mi
Last recorded174,935 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 ETE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 174,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake travel reserve too far (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 174,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake travel reserve too far (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 151,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and worn from inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 151,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and worn from inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 123,342 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 123,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 100,520 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 100,222 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 76,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,629 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,794 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,100 miles

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 ETE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ETE, 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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AP09 ETE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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