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AV09 VKC

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,994 mi
Last recorded131,994 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 131,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 120,166 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 120,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has premature inside shoulder wear, possible alignment issue

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has excessive inside shoulder wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,552 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,219 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 36,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 36,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,779 miles

curb damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall

Fail 21 May 2012 26,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

curb damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall

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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AV09 VKC is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV09 VKC, 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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AV09 VKC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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