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BV09 TKF

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,184 mi
Last recorded115,184 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 TKF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 115,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 115,184 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 112,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 109,365 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 105,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot leaking grease.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft boot leaking grease.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 101,842 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft boot leaking grease.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft boot leaking grease.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking some grease

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking some grease

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,387 miles

Front Both inner driveshaft boots are weeping grease.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Park brake lever has little reserve.

Fail 17 Jan 2020 97,379 miles

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

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

Front Both inner driveshaft boots are weeping grease.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Park brake lever has little reserve.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,677 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,581 miles

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

Front both front inner c.v gaitors leaking grease not damaged or perished

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,581 miles

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

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

Front both front inner c.v gaitors leaking grease not damaged or perished

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,677 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,644 miles

both inner cv gaiters leaking grease but not to the extent where they are split or perished

under trays fitted obscuring brake pipes

Fail 22 Jan 2016 63,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner cv gaiters leaking grease but not to the extent where they are split or perished

front and rear discs corroded

front pads low

under trays fitted obscuring brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,355 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,548 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 TKF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV09 TKF, 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 TKF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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