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AX09 DKA

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX09 DKA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 97,298 miles

Under sides general corrosion.

Fail 8 Aug 2026 97,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 R17 - all season (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under sides general corrosion.

Pass 2 Sep 2025 93,199 miles

exhaust slightly leak.rear fog light lense slightly broken.clutch fluid low

Fail 1 Sep 2025 93,199 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly leak.rear fog light lense slightly broken.clutch fluid low

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at rear of flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 83,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,716 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side ,outer wall slightly poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 73,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,382 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

r/n/s tyre is perished

rear pads appear low ?

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 43,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,072 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,291 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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AX09 DKA is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX09 DKA, 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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AX09 DKA is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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