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DF59 FFK

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,312 mi
Last recorded48,312 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 FFK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 48,312 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower control arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 48,311 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower control arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,162 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 47,162 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 45,078 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,908 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 39,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,012 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side rapeatre (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 38,400 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2018 38,349 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2017 36,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 34,677 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (91v) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,323 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adjust headlights via dash control

removed items from drivers view

Fail 17 Dec 2014 30,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 24,472 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 24,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,869 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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DF59 FFK is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 DF59 FFK, 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 DF59 FFK registered?

DF59 FFK is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is DF59 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 FFK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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