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BK59 UXR

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,967 mi
Last recorded182,967 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UXR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 182,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 175,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 175,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 165,878 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 165,876 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 161,254 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 161,254 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 157,043 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 151,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 146,748 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 146,748 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 134,360 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 134,360 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,640 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,834 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 47,944 miles

front tyres cracking slightly on inside edges

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,889 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,004 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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BK59 UXR is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK59 UXR, 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 BK59 UXR registered?

BK59 UXR is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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