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DA09 KRF

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,120 mi
Last recorded159,120 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 KRF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 159,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s/f wipers leave light marks after wipe (3.4 (b) (i))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Rear rear subframe & suspension corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 159,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f drop link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no hand brake effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s/f wipers leave light marks after wipe (3.4 (b) (i))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion forming on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear subframe & suspension corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 153,346 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 148,475 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 142,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 138,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,588 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 134,580 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,626 miles

Nail in tyre both offside ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 120,626 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nail in tyre both offside ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,070 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 104,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall looks to of had some sort of repair

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall looks to of had some sort of repair

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working renew bulb (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,362 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 46,264 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)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 18 May 2013 35,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 35,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 25,969 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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DA09 KRF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA09 KRF, 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 DA09 KRF registered?

DA09 KRF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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