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SY59 NHF

2009 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,141 mi
Last recorded44,141 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 NHF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 44,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,459 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

handbrake lever travel

Fail 20 Aug 2024 42,457 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

handbrake lever travel

Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 39,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,376 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,044 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 14 Sep 2020 38,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover/undertray

Fail 9 Jul 2019 36,740 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertray

Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertray

handbrake lever travel

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/undertray

Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,828 miles

engine cover/undertray

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,342 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 30,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,124 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 29,124 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,305 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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SY59 NHF is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY59 NHF, 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 SY59 NHF registered?

SY59 NHF is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SY59 NHF safe to buy?

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