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LD59 UPJ

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,735 mi
Last recorded155,735 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 155,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 151,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 145,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 136,488 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres are worn out of shape

Fail 29 Jun 2022 136,488 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres are worn out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2021 128,599 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level stop lamp, some LED lamps inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,960 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 121,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,048 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,243 miles

nearside front suspension arm front bush slightly peeled

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,933 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 85,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LD59 UPJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD59 UPJ, 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 LD59 UPJ registered?

LD59 UPJ is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is LD59 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 UPJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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