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AO09 ZBZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,050 mi
Last recorded47,050 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 47,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion/suspension .

Fail 11 Mar 2026 47,049 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion/suspension .

Pass 20 Feb 2025 45,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,696 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on offside inner sill

Fail 7 Mar 2024 41,696 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on offside inner sill

Pass 13 Mar 2023 39,842 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,417 miles

all tyres caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,343 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking in tread area

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,785 miles

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

slight cracking to tyre treads

Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyres are perished and starting to crack on outer sidewalls.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,552 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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AO09 ZBZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZBZ, 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 AO09 ZBZ registered?

AO09 ZBZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AO09 ZBZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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