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BN59 DBZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 112,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,268 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,948 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,948 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,078 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,742 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,287 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,577 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front disc pads close to limit

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BN59 DBZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN59 DBZ, 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 BN59 DBZ registered?

BN59 DBZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is BN59 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 DBZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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