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AV59 GVZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,291 mi
Last recorded97,291 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GVZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,291 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 97,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,458 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Knock felt through steering wheel, Cause unknown (Rack?)

O/S/F Macpherson struts top mount/bearing tight/notchy

Fail 24 Sep 2021 87,444 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Knock felt through steering wheel, Cause unknown (Rack?)

O/S/F Macpherson struts top mount/bearing tight/notchy

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,010 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/F Shocks top mount/bearing noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column UJ knocking

Fail 24 Sep 2020 83,947 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/F Shocks top mount/bearing noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column UJ knocking

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,007 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner gaiters leaking from small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Close to limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,608 miles

ALL 4 Tyre pressures low

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Close to limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,848 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,960 miles

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

Nearside inner CV joint boot appears to be loosing grease

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pipes covered by trunking

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,372 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

front pads wearing thin

front wipers smearing

nsr seatbelt not checked due to babyseat

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,527 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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AV59 GVZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV59 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

AV59 GVZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AV59 GVZ safe to buy?

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