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AO59 UXB

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,986 mi
Last recorded108,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 UXB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 108,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 97,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR + OSR linkages have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 97,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in tread cords visible - marked white (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR + OSR linkages have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,812 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2023 90,796 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside the lower effort - nearside - 170 offside - 80 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating

offside rear brake backing plate is corroding

offside rear outer brake pad has worn more than the nearside

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,556 miles

Mesh on exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush in the front of the arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side rear anti roll bar links have slight play in them when checking with the weight of the vehicle on the ground (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides are starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear The brake disc backing plates on the rear both sides are corroding. O/S being the worst affected

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,153 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

small engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,654 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 78,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 75,432 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 62,021 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,662 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished

engine sump damaged slight leak

front subframe damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

engine sump damaged slight leak

front subframe damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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 UXB is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

AO59 UXB is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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