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AO09 LZM

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,646 mi
Last recorded111,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,206 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 81,133 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,089 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,524 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,611 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging objects carefully removed to centre console ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,879 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,644 miles

Both inner driveshaft gaiters are oozing grease

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,619 miles

All four tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,597 miles

Nearside front tyre is scrubbed on the outer sidewall

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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AO09 LZM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO09 LZM, 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 AO09 LZM registered?

AO09 LZM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AO09 LZM safe to buy?

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