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YB09 VHX

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,018 mi
Last recorded191,018 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 VHX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 191,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 171,815 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,780 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 131,508 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 131,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 121,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 110,015 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,640 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,172 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 98,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,169 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 45,774 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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YB09 VHX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB09 VHX, 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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YB09 VHX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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