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BN59 XHX

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,586 mi
Last recorded102,586 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,586 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 79,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,148 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 77,143 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,115 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 70,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,584 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 41,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,068 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,068 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,966 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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BN59 XHX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

BN59 XHX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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