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DA59 LVE

2009 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,976 mi
Last recorded37,976 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LVE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 37,976 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush starting to un bond.

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape.

Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 33,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 28,765 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 28,763 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2023 24,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 24,460 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 20,112 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 20,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 15,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,476 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2019 8,238 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 8,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,187 miles

Under trays fitted obstructing components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,933 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,391 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 64,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,244 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 12 Nov 2014 55,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake fluid level just above minimum

child seats clipped in n/s/r and o/s/r, not unclipped for full test

engine and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread, now on o/s/f, also lump inner edge? rubber sealer?

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

play/slack bottom of hand brake, travel high, close to/on limit

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight grease leak n/s inner cv boot/clip?

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,410 miles

brake fluid level just above minimum

child seats clipped in n/s/r and o/s/r, not unclipped for full test

engine and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread, now on o/s/f, also lump inner edge? rubber sealer?

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

play/slack bottom of hand brake, travel high, close to/on limit

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight grease leak n/s inner cv boot/clip?

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are startingto perish and crack

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,417 miles

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 38,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perishing

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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DA59 LVE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA59 LVE, 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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DA59 LVE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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