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AJ59 VEW

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,538 mi
Last recorded70,538 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VEW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 70,538 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 70,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 64,964 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 64,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

washers are weak in operation

Fail 28 Oct 2022 49,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected damaged and shows white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

washers are weak in operation

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 43,805 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 43,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 39,330 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 37,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,679 miles

Nearside Rear almost fully perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on the limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish 195 65 15

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,933 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AJ59 VEW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 AJ59 VEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ59 VEW registered?

AJ59 VEW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is AJ59 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 VEW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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