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BN59 DCO

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,556 mi
Last recorded88,556 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 DCO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,556 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 88,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,489 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,479 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 83,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,927 miles

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

damage to windscreen

hand brake near end off travel

play in nsf suspension lower ball joint

rear tyre perished

slight play in osf and nsr drop link

Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,926 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen

hand brake near end off travel

play in nsf suspension lower ball joint

rear tyre perished

slight play in osf and nsr drop link

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,428 miles

damage to windscreen

hand brake near end off travel

nsr tyre worn on edge and perished

play in osf lower ball joint

Fail 9 Dec 2019 72,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

damage to windscreen

hand brake near end off travel

nsr tyre worn on edge and perished

play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,031 miles

o/s washer jet low

windscreen cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2018 66,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

o/s washer jet low

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,115 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 51,115 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,261 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,962 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 36,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,580 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 32,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DCO is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 DCO registered?

BN59 DCO is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is BN59 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 DCO shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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