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SY59 XSR

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 XSR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,580 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,333 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 78,323 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed off side front and off side rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,419 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,059 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 61,042 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear wheel binding (3.5.1k)

movement in o/s front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,901 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,133 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 43,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 43,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Nov 2013 35,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,167 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,207 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 XSR is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

SY59 XSR is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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