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YF59 WFC

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 WFC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 98,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 88,135 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front lower arm bushes (fronts) slightly split

play n/s steering rack arm

play/knock both rear drop leaks

rear brake discs worn

rear trailing arm bushes (fronts) slightly split

slight exhaust blow, cat to centre flange

slight grease leak both front inner cv boots

Pass 9 May 2018 75,871 miles

1 x exhaust centre pipe bracket broken off

additional lamps fitted to front bumper, work off separate switch

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s/f lower arm bush (front) slightly split

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre 3mm outer tread groove

o/s/f lower arm bush (front) slightly split

o/s/f tyre wearing low

play n/s steering rack arm

slight grease leak n/s inner cv boot

slight grease leak o/s inner cv boot

Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour different/non standard bulbs fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect different/non standard bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour different/non standard bulbs fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect different/non standard bulbs fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 x exhaust centre pipe bracket broken off

additional lamps fitted to front bumper, work off separate switch

bonnet stay insecure, clip missing

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s side repeater very pale, close to/on limit

n/s/f lower arm bush (front) slightly split

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre 3mm outer tread groove

o/s/f lower arm bush (front) slightly split

o/s/f tyre wearing low

play n/s steering rack arm

slight grease leak n/s inner cv boot

slight grease leak o/s inner cv boot

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,575 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,410 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2014 44,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YF59 WFC is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF59 WFC, 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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YF59 WFC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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