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AV59 SXB

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 SXB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 97,920 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 97,920 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,149 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,033 miles

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

Nearside Inner tie rod play

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 91,033 miles

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

Nearside Inner tie rod play

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 84,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,307 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,571 miles

Nearside Rear reflector loose

handbrake has low reserve

Fail 4 Dec 2019 76,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector loose

handbrake has low reserve

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,516 miles

handbrake has low reserve

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,787 miles

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

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 30 Dec 2016 66,783 miles

Rear both rear tyres have age related cracks to sidewalls

Fail 30 Dec 2016 66,783 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both rear tyres have age related cracks to sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,441 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,765 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 SXB is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

AV59 SXB is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is AV59 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 SXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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