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VU09 ZGB

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,002 mi
Last recorded113,002 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 113,002 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 113,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 101,184 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 88,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,265 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,268 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

lower steering knuckle has play in joints but not excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,195 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 31,195 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,483 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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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VU09 ZGB 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 69.2%.

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 VU09 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

VU09 ZGB is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 ZGB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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