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BF59 LJE

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,482 mi
Last recorded107,482 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LJE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 92,384 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,113 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 90,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2019 84,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,480 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 80,480 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,877 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,877 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite bad on rear of discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,824 miles

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

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

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

discs & pads worn and corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

discs & pads worn and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,282 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,008 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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BF59 LJE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BF59 LJE, 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 BF59 LJE registered?

BF59 LJE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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