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BV09 SZN

2009 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,381 mi
Last recorded133,381 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SZN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 133,381 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 133,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s rear ()

front and rear subframes steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

front n/s inner cv boot starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 24 Feb 2022 108,555 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s rear ()

front and rear subframes steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

front n/s inner cv boot starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 24 Feb 2021 103,209 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both arms , and slight free play in lower cupling ()

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some steering, and suspension,bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both arms , and slight free play in lower cupling ()

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some steering, and suspension,bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,604 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,604 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,514 miles

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

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

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,566 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,693 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted partial check only

Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted partial check only

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 58,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,163 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 51,163 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front inner pad appears low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,151 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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BV09 SZN is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BV09 SZN, 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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BV09 SZN is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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