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AP59 DGZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,882 mi
Last recorded121,882 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 DGZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 121,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 121,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 120,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 120,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,073 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake almost at full travel

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,317 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing a\ll 4 cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,996 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 93,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 93,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,733 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,367 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,367 miles

Front front brake binding O/S & N/S (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,852 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,972 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 17,440 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP59 DGZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP59 DGZ, 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 AP59 DGZ registered?

AP59 DGZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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