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SY59 XBU

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,205 mi
Last recorded29,205 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 XBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,205 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 29,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 27,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 26,072 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 26,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 24,823 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various mechanical components corroded on underside of vehicle at front and rear

Fail 31 Oct 2019 24,823 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various mechanical components corroded on underside of vehicle at front and rear

Pass 8 Oct 2018 22,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,712 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 19,686 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 13,796 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 13,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at flange (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 5,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 4,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 3,553 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 XBU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

SY59 XBU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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