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WK09 UVW

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,780 mi
Last recorded160,780 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 UVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 160,780 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear brake back plates in poor condition.

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 160,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear brake back plates in poor condition.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 154,010 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake back plates in poor condition.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 154,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake back plates in poor condition.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 145,104 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 145,101 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle application 57% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 137,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,144 miles

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

Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,283 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle trays cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,291 miles

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

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,852 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 7,103 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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WK09 UVW is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WK09 UVW, 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 WK09 UVW registered?

WK09 UVW is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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