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DE09 RXH

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,756 mi
Last recorded102,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 RXH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,756 miles

Accident damage to offside front.

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly fogged.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,027 miles

Nearside inner and outer cv boots have a small leak.

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 89,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,244 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 79,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,650 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,705 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 70,705 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,649 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking / perishing in tread

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

chip in windscreen

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nail in n/s/rear tyre and cracking between treads

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,120 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to crack between treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 45,770 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,770 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,794 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 RXH is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

DE09 RXH is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is DE09 RXH safe to buy?

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