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WK09 ZST

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,788 mi
Last recorded111,788 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 ZST
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,788 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 111,727 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower swivel locating suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower swivel locating suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking washer fluid from OSF underside lowering pressure at jets (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 104,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,399 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,434 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 82,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,045 miles

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

Rear 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,964 miles

Both rear backing plates corroded and falling apart

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade splitting

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,878 miles

all tyres getting low on tread death and both front tyres worn lower on inner tread / off side rear tyre has cut in centre of traed not down to cord

both front and rear number plates seperaiting

both rear brake back plates corroded and falling apart

both rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,778 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 ZST is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

WK09 ZST is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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