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BG09 VJC

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VJC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,270 miles

Nearside Rear starting to crack & perish

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 69,791 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes perished & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 64,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r ;lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2020 62,878 miles

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

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2020 62,878 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,627 miles

smaal cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,184 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,146 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,336 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 30,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,874 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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BG09 VJC is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJC, 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 BG09 VJC registered?

BG09 VJC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is BG09 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 VJC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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