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BF09 KFO

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,464 mi
Last recorded98,464 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 KFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,464 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 98,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,262 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel noise when turning steering from side to side from rack/column (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil low

Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel noise when turning steering from side to side from rack/column (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,962 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2014 49,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,083 miles

rear tyres worn low, slight play in steering rack

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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BF09 KFO is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF09 KFO, 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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BF09 KFO is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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