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VE59 OUW

2009 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,871 mi
Last recorded47,871 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 OUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 47,871 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 47,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 46,171 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 46,171 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 44,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 43,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot clip deteriorated

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

Pass 13 Dec 2021 41,784 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,117 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,865 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 38,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,963 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,407 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 34,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,228 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,438 miles

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

inner c.v gater leaking grease from clip

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,022 miles

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

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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VE59 OUW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White 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 VE59 OUW, 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 VE59 OUW registered?

VE59 OUW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is VE59 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 OUW 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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