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AP09 FTD

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 FTD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2025 88,895 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,233 miles

Both Rear Brake Backing Plates Badly Corroded..

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has A Slight Leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 84,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two Cuts To Inner Edge,Inner Edge Worn Smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Incorrect Jet Fitted.. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly ,Distorted Inner Edge, Worn Smooth Close To Showing Cords.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Brake Backing Plates Badly Corroded..

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe Deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has A Slight Leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,006 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 78,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,921 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 61,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,818 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 51,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,877 miles

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Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,450 miles

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter oozing grease

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,969 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 FTD is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

AP09 FTD is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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