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VN59 UGC

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,329 mi
Last recorded139,329 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UGC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 139,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front coil spring catching on inner wing when suspension is fully extended

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 139,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5.19 limit is 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front coil spring catching on inner wing when suspension is fully extended

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,513 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,694 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,580 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 64,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 57,889 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 57,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot leaking grease which is spraying onto rear of gearbox (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,673 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,845 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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VN59 UGC is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN59 UGC, 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 VN59 UGC registered?

VN59 UGC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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