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ST59 OTZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,132 mi
Last recorded78,132 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 OTZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,132 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 70,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 70,576 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,429 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 61,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,028 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seam on side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,824 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,931 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,590 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 46,590 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,415 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,977 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 31,977 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,675 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,047 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 OTZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

ST59 OTZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is ST59 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 OTZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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