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AO59 KVL

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,719 mi
Last recorded102,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 KVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,719 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 102,719 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2024 96,463 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under tray fitted

Fail 7 May 2024 96,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking & perished on edge 11year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2023 101,291 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 86,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 86,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 83,582 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 83,217 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 82,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are pitted especially on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm front main bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot loose letting grease out but preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres unevenly worn / stepped on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot grease leak passed clip

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 82,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot grease leak passed clip

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,032 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 81,032 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,396 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,891 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,298 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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AO59 KVL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO59 KVL, 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 AO59 KVL registered?

AO59 KVL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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