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WK09 UWA

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,880 mi
Last recorded46,880 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 UWA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 46,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet stay rod insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 43,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 38,726 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle also not opening every time from exterior door handle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,958 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 36,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,192 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 19,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have small cracks around outersidewalls,both front tyres have small cracks on edge of tyre tread

front brake imbalance 21%

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,107 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 14,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 13,515 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,515 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 UWA is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UWA, 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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WK09 UWA is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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