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AO59 OLM

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,880 mi
Last recorded204,880 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OLM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 204,880 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 195,925 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 195,925 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 192,542 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 189,815 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 185,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 178,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 172,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 161,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front stonechip within A Zone

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 151,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/rear & n/s/front ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service/foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,198 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

uneven wear around the inner edge of the rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2014 105,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,720 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,868 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to perrish o/s and n/s

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OLM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO59 OLM, 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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AO59 OLM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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