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AO59 ZPR

2009 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

151,170 mi
Last recorded151,170 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZPR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 151,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing rough.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 150,189 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,142 miles

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

park brake travel high

steering operation rough [ notchy]

Fail 26 Mar 2024 146,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

park brake travel high

steering operation rough [ notchy]

Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,358 miles

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

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

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

knock in steering control no free play too be found

Fail 14 Mar 2023 140,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

knock in steering control no free play too be found

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,409 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 132,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 123,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 123,090 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,801 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,060 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,194 miles

Coolant level low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has perrished

Nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre has worn unevenly on inside egde

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,458 miles

Both rear tyres has worn unevenly on inside edge

Nearside front tyre has perrished

Nearside front tyre has worn slightly on inside edge

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 93,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres has worn unevenly on the inside edge

Nearside front tyre has perrished

Nearside front tyre has worn slightly on inside edge

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,454 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 80,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,564 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and toe and heel on edge

Fail 12 Jan 2013 56,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and toe and heel on edge

Fail 12 Jan 2013 56,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZPR is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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