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WG09 EPA

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,891 mi
Last recorded125,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 EPA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 125,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp has condensation.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 125,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both fronts. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp has condensation.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 115,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 115,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 115,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 108,657 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2023 99,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2023 99,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,889 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,781 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 77,736 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,991 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s windscreen washer poor action

Pass 15 May 2017 58,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 46,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres perished and cracked DOT '09

rear wiper perished on ends

Pass 31 May 2013 33,772 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 25,234 miles

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

both front wipers smearing

Fail 25 May 2012 25,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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WG09 EPA is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG09 EPA, 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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WG09 EPA is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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