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VU09 ZGE

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,413 mi
Last recorded80,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZGE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 75,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,826 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 54,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,122 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 49,122 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 405,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,609 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gator clip loose but not allowing Ingres of dirt

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp lense broken, disscoloured inside

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,921 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2013 19,921 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,394 miles

N/S/R seat has achild seat fitted. Belt NOT attatched when presented. Returned in the same state after testing.

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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VU09 ZGE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 ZGE registered?

VU09 ZGE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is VU09 ZGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 ZGE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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