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VU09 ZFX

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,227 mi
Last recorded144,227 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZFX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 144,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 125,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,080 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,080 miles

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

corrosion present on offside rear brake disc and pads wearing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 77,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,631 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,392 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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VU09 ZFX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU09 ZFX, 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 VU09 ZFX registered?

VU09 ZFX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is VU09 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 ZFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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