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AJ59 TVY

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,413 mi
Last recorded72,413 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 TVY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,413 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 72,413 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 54,067 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 41,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor clip broken, still secure.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 35,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor clip broken, still secure.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,352 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 18,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracking (slight)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,816 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,084 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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AJ59 TVY is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ59 TVY, 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 AJ59 TVY registered?

AJ59 TVY is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is AJ59 TVY safe to buy?

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