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AV59 ZCA

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,675 mi
Last recorded113,675 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,675 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight knocking on steering wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,992 miles

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

noise & wear in steering column but no obvious defect

Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,113 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 104,113 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 99,747 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 99,743 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,084 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 84,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread vehicle may require tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre tread cracking but not deep enough to show cord

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,891 miles

childs seat fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 41,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut which has reached the cords. dangerous

Pass 1 Dec 2012 41,897 miles

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut which has reached the cords. dangerous

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 ZCA 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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

AV59 ZCA is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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