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BG59 VHC

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,540 mi
Last recorded160,540 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VHC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 160,540 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened connected components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened connected components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 160,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened connected components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened connected components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 152,805 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 152,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 145,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 137,942 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 137,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 128,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 128,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,453 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,381 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 113,381 miles

Front Position lamp not working Side Lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 101,281 miles

font bumper damaged and loose

Fail 23 Dec 2019 101,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

font bumper damaged and loose

Pass 27 Dec 2018 86,640 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, both perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 71,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, both perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 55,757 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 55,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,845 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 28,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 16,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 9,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 8,881 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 VHC is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHC, 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 BG59 VHC registered?

BG59 VHC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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