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WL59 FNY

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,937 mi
Last recorded122,937 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 FNY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 122,937 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,319 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,591 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 75,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,617 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,032 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,949 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate slightly

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,724 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front service brake had an uneven rate of application on the first attempt then was okay after two more attempts.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 24,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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WL59 FNY is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WL59 FNY, 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 WL59 FNY registered?

WL59 FNY is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is WL59 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 FNY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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