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WL59 FUW

2009 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 FUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 94,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp misted up (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

all rear suspension components have some corrosion

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 89,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,322 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 86,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,805 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,557 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 80,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,060 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 77,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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 12 Jul 2018 71,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp output reduced

Fail 12 Jul 2018 71,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp output reduced

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake has only just met the required performance

Fail 30 Nov 2016 67,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

parking brake has only just met the required performance

Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 52,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,048 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 39,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,951 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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WL59 FUW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WL59 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

WL59 FUW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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