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SY59 WTE

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,144 mi
Last recorded68,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 WTE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2023 68,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 68,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,245 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 58,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 53,840 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm work off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit 1.6mm and worn off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit 1.6mm and worn off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm work off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit 1.6mm and worn off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit 1.6mm and worn off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,787 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 7,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 6,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 4,289 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 WTE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY59 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

SY59 WTE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is SY59 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 WTE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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