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VK09 UKM

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,730 mi
Last recorded145,730 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UKM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 145,730 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 145,720 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached nearside front rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 134,198 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 134,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake discs warped (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate missing front number plate in front window (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 134,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,643 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 113,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner Disc pads low

Pass 8 May 2015 104,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 85,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 70,787 miles

N/S Inner cv boot leaking grease past retaining clip.

Pass 15 May 2012 57,851 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)

front number plate starting to delaminate

hand brake lever becoming high

slight movement in n/s/f bummper

slight weap from n/s inner driveshaft boot

Fail 15 May 2012 57,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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)

front number plate starting to delaminate

hand brake lever becoming high

slight movement in n/s/f bummper

slight weap from n/s inner driveshaft boot

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 UKM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VK09 UKM, 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 VK09 UKM registered?

VK09 UKM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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