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A5 NXV

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

86,457 mi
Last recorded86,457 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NXV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 58,781 miles

Both Front top mounts slight play

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody, front subframe and rear axle undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2025 58,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front top mounts slight play

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody, front subframe and rear axle undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,819 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 52,878 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,349 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 46,059 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 46,034 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))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,344 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2021 41,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,497 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,888 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,408 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,733 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,184 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,003 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 32,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,549 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,895 miles

rear both sides discs poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,934 miles

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

nearside front tyre poor condition on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2014 25,317 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 14,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,647 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,536 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,005 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,420 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,212 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,650 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 6,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 6,842 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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A5 NXV is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 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 A5 NXV, 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 A5 NXV registered?

A5 NXV is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is A5 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NXV shows 39 tests with a 87.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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