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VK09 ZRO

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,934 mi
Last recorded50,934 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ZRO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 45,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 45,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,313 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 38,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,030 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 33,029 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 30,040 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 30,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,632 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 25,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,252 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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VK09 ZRO is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

VK09 ZRO is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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