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ST59 DMV

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 DMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 128,381 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear mounting brackets broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 128,381 miles

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

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear mounting brackets broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,357 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 15 Jan 2024 123,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,522 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 114,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 109,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,652 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 102,652 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 78,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,301 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 68,301 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,213 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,946 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,995 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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ST59 DMV is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST59 DMV, 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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ST59 DMV is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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