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AV59 FHL

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,752 mi
Last recorded124,752 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FHL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 124,752 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2021 124,749 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 97,784 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 78,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,027 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,560 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 51,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,184 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 44,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,190 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV59 FHL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV59 FHL, 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 AV59 FHL registered?

AV59 FHL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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