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VK59 CHZ

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,253 mi
Last recorded184,253 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 CHZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 184,253 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in offside and nearside steering rack ends ()

Pass 27 Jun 2023 178,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 178,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 170,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 170,976 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 163,319 miles

Offside Front wheel stud snapped

both front lower suspension arms front bushes begining to split

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing badly inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 6 Jul 2020 163,319 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arms front bushes begining to split

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing badly inner edges close to legal limit

travel on handbrake leaver (adjustment)

Pass 8 Jul 2019 156,964 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2018 149,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 149,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 144,112 miles

O/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2016 138,865 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 133,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,242 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 106,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 106,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,640 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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VK59 CHZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK59 CHZ, 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 VK59 CHZ registered?

VK59 CHZ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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