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AO59 DZJ

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DZJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 83,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,453 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perising in the tread & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear thorn in tyre.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 79,448 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure locking bolt loose. (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished.205 / 55 / 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perising in the tread & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear thorn in tyre.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,736 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,801 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,832 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 73,831 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,676 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,866 miles

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

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

osf headlight lens broken and contains water

osf inner cv boot leaking slightly from clip

Fail 1 Oct 2019 65,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf headlight lens broken and contains water

osf inner cv boot leaking slightly from clip

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,962 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

o/s front headlight has condensation in.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,744 miles

baby seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 8 Oct 2014 33,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 7 May 2014 31,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,334 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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AO59 DZJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO59 DZJ, 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 AO59 DZJ registered?

AO59 DZJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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