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AO59 VNZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,908 mi
Last recorded139,908 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VNZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 139,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,220 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 136,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs rusty surface areas. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also noise from steering coloumn on application of steering. Strongly recommend investigate. (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 136,326 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs rusty surface areas. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also noise from steering coloumn on application of steering. Strongly recommend investigate. (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 133,927 miles

Both rear outer brake disc surface areas slightly rusty.

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also noise from steering coloumn on application of steering. (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,476 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r,n/s/f inbetween tread patterns. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade torn at end section.

slight noise steering column area on application of turning.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,338 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,292 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 123,346 miles

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,770 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 113,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,942 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,790 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,088 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 VNZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

AO59 VNZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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