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DE09 KJV

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,291 mi
Last recorded154,291 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 KJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 154,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front brake disc worn

Rear brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 141,562 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres wearing on out side

Fail 27 Aug 2019 140,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres wearing on out side

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 113,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,687 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 69,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,530 miles

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing heavily

Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,530 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing heavily

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,326 miles

slight play in offside rear drop link

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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DE09 KJV is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE09 KJV, 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 DE09 KJV registered?

DE09 KJV is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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