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VU59 HPX

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,567 mi
Last recorded120,567 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 HPX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 120,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Sep 2019 109,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,459 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,482 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,116 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,774 miles

Items removed from drivers veiw prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,095 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,724 miles

Front and rear wipers smearing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VU59 HPX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU59 HPX, 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 VU59 HPX registered?

VU59 HPX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is VU59 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 HPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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