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DE09 RVM

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,849 mi
Last recorded81,849 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 RVM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 81,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,155 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 68,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,587 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2019 59,587 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2018 48,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front steering rack gaiter loose, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres deteriorating

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner shoulders

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,848 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,527 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 36,527 miles

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

Front Tyres balding inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,384 miles

unevan tyre wear front and rear

Fail 6 Feb 2014 27,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,364 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,631 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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DE09 RVM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE09 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

DE09 RVM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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The MOT history for DE09 RVM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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