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VN59 KVK

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,084 mi
Last recorded145,084 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 KVK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 145,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear fog lamp damage

Fail 29 Dec 2025 145,084 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear fog lamp damage

Pass 2 Jan 2025 129,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear fog lamp lens slightly damage

Fail 2 Jan 2025 129,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear fog lamp lens slightly damage

Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,499 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 123,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 115,539 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,307 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,300 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 99,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,257 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 89,257 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,550 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,550 miles

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

195/65/15 91h

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,863 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 72,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,366 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 50,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,769 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,442 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,913 miles

Offside 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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VN59 KVK is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VN59 KVK, 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 VN59 KVK registered?

VN59 KVK is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is VN59 KVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 KVK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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