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WF59 TXL

2009 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,731 mi
Last recorded152,731 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 TXL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 152,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 148,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 148,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disk dust shelds corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 141,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disk dust shelds corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 133,389 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,311 miles

Air con condenser badly damaged

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm and wearing inner edge badly close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre stepping and cracking on tread

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2019 128,311 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front aero blades with standard fitment (3.4 (b) (ii))

Air con condenser badly damaged

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm and wearing inner edge badly close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre stepping and cracking on tread

Oil leak

Coolant leak Coolant leak from radiator ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,539 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,907 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 117,907 miles

Offside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,693 miles

nearside rear tyre 'blocking'on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,244 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WF59 TXL is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WF59 TXL, 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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WF59 TXL is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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