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DE09 GJO

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,067 mi
Last recorded68,067 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 GJO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 68,067 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,777 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,067 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 63,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,103 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 60,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,514 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 52,370 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,400 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/cracking.

Pass 10 May 2017 42,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,496 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 37,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 32,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 26,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 14,868 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 14,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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DE09 GJO is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE09 GJO, 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 DE09 GJO registered?

DE09 GJO is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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