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VK09 SXD

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,788 mi
Last recorded43,788 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 SXD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,788 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,129 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2023 32,142 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 27,974 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 23,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,130 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 22,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,996 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,562 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,726 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 May 2013 10,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 8,204 miles

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

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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VK09 SXD is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK09 SXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 SXD registered?

VK09 SXD is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 SXD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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