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AV59 ZBL

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,163 mi
Last recorded60,163 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,163 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,879 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIATED SLIGHTLY

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 59,874 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING CLONKING LEFT TO RIGHT (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIATED SLIGHTLY

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,402 miles

Front all four tyre treads starting to crack

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 58,402 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn play in steering wheel left to right (2.2.2 (b))

Front all four tyre treads starting to crack

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,449 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 56,449 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,193 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 52,088 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,212 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,850 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 44,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,255 miles

slight cracking of both rear tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2013 196,802 miles

slight cracking of both rear tyres within tread

Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,647 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 ZBL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc 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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

AV59 ZBL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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