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SY59 YSW

2009 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,183 mi
Last recorded103,183 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 YSW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 103,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,070 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 91,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,620 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2018 83,620 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,719 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,718 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 68,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,102 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,246 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre tread cracked

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,427 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,872 miles

Body damage - Rear bumper N/S

Front and Rear brake discs worn.

O/S/R Tyre tread cracked

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 YSW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

SY59 YSW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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