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CV09 ZBU

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,505 mi
Last recorded80,505 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 80,505 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2023 73,400 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 51,725 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 51,725 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,027 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 41,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,902 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,666 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 28,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front wheel alignment check - tyres wearing off towards inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,431 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,121 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,978 miles

slight deterioration to rear wiper blade

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 ZBU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV09 ZBU, 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 CV09 ZBU registered?

CV09 ZBU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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