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BG09 GCF

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,226 mi
Last recorded66,226 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GCF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,226 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,969 miles

Rear both rear brake discs back plate covers corroded.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 58,917 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear brake discs back plate covers corroded.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,436 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 52,436 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,447 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 42,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,376 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,831 miles

rear tyres,outer sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,963 miles

has steering wheel aid fitted at time of test

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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BG09 GCF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG09 GCF, 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 BG09 GCF registered?

BG09 GCF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is BG09 GCF safe to buy?

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