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BF59 DYX

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,643 mi
Last recorded128,643 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 DYX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,643 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 120,379 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 120,339 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 110,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of excess heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 103,127 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 103,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working INOP. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working INOP. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,939 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 76,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,558 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,558 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 57,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,460 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 23,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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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BF59 DYX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF59 DYX, 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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BF59 DYX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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