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ST59 CKL

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 CKL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 64,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 64,060 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front poor beam pattern at n/s/f headlight

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 56,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,757 miles

Rear pads hard to fully inspect

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,300 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 48,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,907 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 27,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,825 miles

damage at outerside wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,022 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 17,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,183 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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ST59 CKL 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 ST59 CKL, 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 ST59 CKL registered?

ST59 CKL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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