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CK09 VEV

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,829 mi
Last recorded131,829 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 VEV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,829 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 124,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,274 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 116,274 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,153 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,382 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,382 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,133 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 85,133 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 74,607 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 74,607 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,042 miles

n/s/f tyre edges wearing

o/s/r inner tyre edge worn

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,466 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,285 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency just on limit(19%)

Pass 5 May 2015 36,070 miles

7 pin tow bar wires been cut

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

Pass 1 May 2014 31,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,344 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 21,793 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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CK09 VEV is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CK09 VEV, 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 CK09 VEV registered?

CK09 VEV is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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The MOT history for CK09 VEV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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