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VN59 UGL

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,269 mi
Last recorded98,269 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UGL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,269 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust flexi braking up slightly but no blowing

strong smell of antifreeze but no sign of leak

Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,812 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi braking up

slight play in UJ on the steering column

Fail 26 Feb 2025 91,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi braking up

slight play in UJ on the steering column

Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust flexi slight blow/but passed the emissions

Fail 15 Feb 2024 83,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding the disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi slight blow/but passed the emissions

Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os and ns weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns slight play ()

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

advise parking brake adjustment

Fail 16 Feb 2023 74,451 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os and ns weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns slight play ()

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,455 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os and ns inner weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer poor performance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns very slight movement ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Fail 18 Feb 2022 66,455 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os and ns inner weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer poor performance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns very slight movement ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,291 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

os and ns inner drive shaft boots weeping grease

Fail 26 Feb 2021 59,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement , may fail when vehicle represented for re test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

os and ns inner drive shaft boots weeping grease

Pass 17 Feb 2020 51,448 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge close to limit and close to cords , strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge close to limit and close to cords , strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

advise parking brake cable adjustment

os and ns inner drive shaft joint boots weeping grease

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,274 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 42,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,186 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 37,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,729 miles

Offside Front OSF LOWER ARM BUSH WORN. BONDING FAIL

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,826 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,002 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack in the tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,886 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 UGL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UGL, 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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VN59 UGL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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