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AV59 YAJ

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,358 mi
Last recorded82,358 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,358 miles

Noise on steering

Fail 24 Nov 2025 82,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Noise on steering

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,791 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 75,863 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 75,863 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Steering column shaft deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,623 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 71,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,773 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,129 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,183 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,385 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 51,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,753 miles

nearside front tyre has visable curb damage to outter sidewall

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 YAJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

AV59 YAJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is AV59 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 YAJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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