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V40 REM

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,498 mi
Last recorded88,498 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 REM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 88,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 88,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,127 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,150 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,031 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 59,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,591 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front tyres perished

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre treads getting low

rear tyres stepped

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,124 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,929 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,839 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Apr 2013 17,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,166 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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V40 REM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V40 REM, 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 V40 REM registered?

V40 REM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is V40 REM safe to buy?

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