2009 Kia Ceed · 25,296 MOT tests
2009 Kia Ceed reliability
2009 Kia Ceeds fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 Ceed years (25,296 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 47.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 94,534
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,296
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.9%
- Suspension17%
- Brakes15.8%
- Tyres9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Steering6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.72%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.11%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 5.1%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.91%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.6%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.2%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.48%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.01%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Kia Ceed reliable?
2009 Kia Ceeds fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 Ceed years (25,296 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.72% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.11% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (5.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Kia Ceed shows 94,534 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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