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BD59 FHB

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,771 mi
Last recorded59,771 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 FHB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,101 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 59,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn excessive knock from steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working n/s, o/s and centre top not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,851 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 55,920 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 55,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,328 miles

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

inner cv boots clips slight leak of grease

rear suspension components corroded

wiper blades advised changing, nearside not clearing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,833 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 43,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 38,900 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 38,900 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 34,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,366 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slght leak of grease throgh nearside inner cv joint clip

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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BD59 FHB is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD59 FHB, 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 BD59 FHB registered?

BD59 FHB is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is BD59 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 FHB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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