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B20 ALM

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,429 mi
Last recorded54,429 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 ALM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,135 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 44,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 39,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 39,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,669 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,351 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 34,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,518 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 27,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,286 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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B20 ALM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 B20 ALM, 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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How do I check the history of B20 ALM?

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What year was B20 ALM registered?

B20 ALM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is B20 ALM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 ALM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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