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AV59 JVL

2009 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,485 mi
Last recorded78,485 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 JVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 78,485 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 74,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lumps missing from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 70,871 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lumps missing from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,009 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 66,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,842 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2021 59,842 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,502 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,502 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker is zone A (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 43,179 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,185 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

outer side wall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,191 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 JVL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

AV59 JVL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is AV59 JVL safe to buy?

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