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WF09 YTE

2009 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 YTE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 91,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,192 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 90,192 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

parking brake lever movement requires adjustment

Pass 9 Nov 2024 76,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 74,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 71,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,468 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 48,468 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,889 miles

offside front tyre worn on the outer side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,611 miles

offside front tyre worn on the outer side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,409 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 33,409 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,582 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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WF09 YTE is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WF09 YTE, 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 WF09 YTE registered?

WF09 YTE is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is WF09 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 YTE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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