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VN09 SLV

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 SLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 102,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 94,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest of the two efforts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 82,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake lever action feels poor (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2018 82,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake lever action feels poor (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2017 71,457 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.

front registration plate damaged.

handbrake requires adjustment.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 25 May 2017 71,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.

front registration plate damaged.

handbrake requires adjustment.

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 17 May 2016 61,169 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 61,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 52,000 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 52,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 39,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar link rods have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,005 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,153 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)

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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VN09 SLV is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN09 SLV, 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 VN09 SLV registered?

VN09 SLV is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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