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SV59 ZXC

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,908 mi
Last recorded100,908 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZXC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,908 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 100,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 90,418 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 90,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside 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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 6 Dec 2022 82,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,862 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some underside suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 77,861 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated disc overheated due to bind (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative not working (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

some underside suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,948 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

various areas and components on underside corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 72,948 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

various areas and components on underside corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,333 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing caused by cutting blade (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,229 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight buckle

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

both front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 12 Nov 2018 61,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front brake discs corroded badly

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

both front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 43,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,024 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 38,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 31,985 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 31,820 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,610 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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SV59 ZXC 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 61.9%.

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 SV59 ZXC, 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 SV59 ZXC registered?

SV59 ZXC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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