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CV09 VDL

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,914 mi
Last recorded135,914 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 VDL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 135,914 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar heavily corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 119,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar heavily corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 119,855 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,104 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 112,963 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 112,961 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 99,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 91,732 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 91,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,795 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 44,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen obstruction removed prior to inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,871 miles

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

windscreen obstruction removed prior to inspection

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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CV09 VDL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV09 VDL, 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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CV09 VDL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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