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WN59 RPU

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,300 mi
Last recorded160,300 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 RPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 160,300 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2026 160,300 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 157,170 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 157,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 153,667 miles

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorated But Sealing OK

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2024 153,667 miles

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

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorated But Sealing OK

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2023 146,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 146,608 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Side Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 140,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 136,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 128,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,427 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 117,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,330 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 93,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 80,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 50,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,138 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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WN59 RPU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN59 RPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN59 RPU registered?

WN59 RPU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is WN59 RPU safe to buy?

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