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SY09 VRZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VRZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,654 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy during lock to lock inspection.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 64,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,721 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2017 57,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 27 May 2016 49,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 42,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 26,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY09 VRZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SY09 VRZ, 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 SY09 VRZ registered?

SY09 VRZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is SY09 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 VRZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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