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BG09 VJF

2009 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VJF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,940 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 84,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear knock heard

Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,934 miles

long hand brake travel

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 4 Aug 2021 72,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

long hand brake travel

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,115 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper damp

both front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend steering alignment

knocking from steering/no fault found further investigation required

offside rear tyre perished and cracked 205/55/16

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,354 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 53,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,719 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 22,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,973 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 VJF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

BG09 VJF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is BG09 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 VJF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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