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WV59 SSX

2009 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,316 mi
Last recorded137,316 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 SSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 137,316 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch fluid compensater valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

clunking from steering rack. no play detected

Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lateral link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clunk from steering rack, no play detected

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch fluid compensator valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,596 miles

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

Knocking heard from steering no play detected in any joints, suspect cluck is internal on steering rack

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 127,596 miles

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

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))

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

Knocking heard from steering no play detected in any joints, suspect cluck is internal on steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 116,044 miles

both front tyres wearng on inner bald edges

Pass 21 Oct 2017 100,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 100,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,900 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 42,900 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

debris tangledaround offside outer cv gaiter

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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WV59 SSX is a 2009 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV59 SSX, 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 WV59 SSX registered?

WV59 SSX is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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