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BV09 SZW

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,562 mi
Last recorded169,562 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SZW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 169,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded away

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened deep corrosion in rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded away

Fail 13 Dec 2023 169,560 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded away

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened deep corrosion in rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded away

Pass 15 Dec 2022 155,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to split de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded away

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to split de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 140,532 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 140,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 134,068 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 126,710 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 126,710 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,727 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 90,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,819 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,015 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 SZW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV09 SZW, 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 BV09 SZW registered?

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

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