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DK09 NAO

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 NAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,854 miles

Damage to both sills

Play felt in steering column and inner steering rack

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

Slight grease leak from both inner CV gaiters, but boots are not split

Fail 11 Feb 2026 113,854 miles

Damage to both sills

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

Play felt in steering column and inner steering rack

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

Slight grease leak from both inner CV gaiters, but boots are not split

Pass 12 Nov 2024 103,834 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slack in both n/s and o/s inner rack joints ()

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and all rear arms including both trailing arms central and upper arms corroded and rear anti-roll-bar and drop-links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r door and door shut area damaged/bent but no sharp edges and not compromising structural integrity (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 103,721 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slack in both n/s and o/s inner rack joints ()

Central Front Side repeater incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and all rear arms including both trailing arms central and upper arms corroded and rear anti-roll-bar and drop-links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r door and door shut area damaged/bent but no sharp edges and not compromising structural integrity (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bodywork damage offside

offside sill

Fail 11 Nov 2023 97,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bodywork damage offside

offside sill

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded and incomplete

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))

Slight leakage from both inner cv boots

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Several suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

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))

Slight leakage from both inner cv joint boots

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on several suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,833 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,520 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 63,520 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,484 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,013 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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DK09 NAO is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK09 NAO, 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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DK09 NAO is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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