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BG59 VGA

2009 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,843 mi
Last recorded70,843 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VGA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,633 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

n/s rear fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2025 67,631 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 7 May 2024 64,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 53,830 miles

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

handbrake needs attention/adjustment

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,699 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 48,699 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,768 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 41,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,304 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 15,885 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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BG59 VGA is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White 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 BG59 VGA, 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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BG59 VGA is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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