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DA59 WDU

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,042 mi
Last recorded180,042 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 WDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 180,042 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 180,042 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 176,165 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 173,418 miles

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

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated throwing out grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside park brake weak

Play in upper steering column

Pass 16 Nov 2022 170,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play in joint behind carpet in cabin. (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 168,177 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 168,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel binding and inner disc corroded and in poor condition (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 165,290 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

park lever travel at limit

Fail 31 Oct 2020 165,290 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park lever travel at limit

Pass 31 Oct 2019 163,157 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 163,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 145,341 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 145,341 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 100,039 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,037 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,107 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2015 80,069 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50 percent due condtion of discs (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake slighty high

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 62,064 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,928 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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DA59 WDU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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