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BJ59 ZXZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZXZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 75,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 68,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 65,819 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS + OS

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing uneven/ bumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS + OS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,676 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 54,725 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 51,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,180 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 48,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,900 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,169 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,169 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,633 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,010 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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BJ59 ZXZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ59 ZXZ, 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 BJ59 ZXZ registered?

BJ59 ZXZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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