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WL09 JXY

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,418 mi
Last recorded127,418 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 JXY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 127,418 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,976 miles

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

Surface corrosion rear subframe / rear suspension arms &c..

Fail 14 Nov 2024 120,976 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion rear subframe / rear suspension arms &c..

Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,992 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 114,992 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 108,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,431 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 97,049 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 86,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 May 2019 86,295 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 May 2018 76,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 66,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 58,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,923 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 50,923 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 41,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,103 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,387 miles

all brake pads getting low

both front tyres aproching legal limit

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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WL09 JXY 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 WL09 JXY, 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 WL09 JXY registered?

WL09 JXY is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is WL09 JXY safe to buy?

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