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DE09 KHX

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,430 mi
Last recorded35,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 KHX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 35,430 miles

Engine oil on minimum level

Knocking noise from steering rack area no free play or faults found during test workshop time required

Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,357 miles

Very slight free play & very slight noise from steering rack/. Column area

Pass 17 Apr 2024 33,634 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 33,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 32,599 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 32,599 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 30,848 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,553 miles

General bodywork damage.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 29,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre high level stop light not working.

General bodywork damage.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres treads wearing low

scratches and dents around vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,203 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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DE09 KHX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE09 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

DE09 KHX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is DE09 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 KHX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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