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AV59 PBZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 PBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 100,519 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 100,517 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,916 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,509 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 76,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,327 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,228 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,225 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 25,574 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,880 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread area

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,161 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PBZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

AV59 PBZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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