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WF09 XHP

2009 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,371 mi
Last recorded117,371 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 XHP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 117,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 110,435 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 106,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 101,954 miles

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 17 May 2022 94,208 miles

Nearside Front washer poor operation

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 4 May 2021 86,332 miles

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

all tyres wearing on the edges

under cover protection unable to check all brake pipes

Fail 4 May 2021 86,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [both] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords [in the tread] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

all tyres wearing on the edges

under cover protection unable to check all brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2020 83,785 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [small chips] (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on the edge

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under floor plastic protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front/ rear (3.5.1i)

plastic under covers, unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 53,871 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 53,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 48,081 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 48,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 40,487 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2014 40,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2013 32,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 32,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 26,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing

Pass 21 May 2012 26,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing

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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WF09 XHP is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF09 XHP, 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 WF09 XHP registered?

WF09 XHP is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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