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SY09 NLC

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,197 mi
Last recorded148,197 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NLC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 148,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle swivel bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle swivel bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 144,174 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms/trailing arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 144,159 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering At radius arm mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 139,332 miles

Rear Rear subframe covered in protective coating.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 133,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint on front pipe has deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 126,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible joint on front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 120,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 116,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,288 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 93,519 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 93,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,235 miles

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

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

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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SY09 NLC is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SY09 NLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY09 NLC registered?

SY09 NLC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is SY09 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 NLC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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