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AJ09 ZBO

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,879 mi
Last recorded61,879 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZBO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 61,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,129 miles

Rear Brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,850 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 55,523 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 55,519 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 53,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,857 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 33,482 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 33,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 27,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 15,255 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 10,071 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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AJ09 ZBO is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ09 ZBO, 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

How do I check the history of AJ09 ZBO?

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What year was AJ09 ZBO registered?

AJ09 ZBO is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is AJ09 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ09 ZBO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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