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WM09 ATO

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,781 mi
Last recorded102,781 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 ATO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,781 miles

minor play detected at both front hubs

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 23 Jul 2026 102,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

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

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

minor play detected at both front hubs

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,367 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 98,367 miles

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

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,999 miles

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,999 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,888 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 77,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,804 miles

front brake pads worn very close to limits

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,018 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,368 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 59,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,096 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 40,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,051 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 35,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing low (3-4mm)

Nearside front tyre wearing low (3-4mm)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,451 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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WM09 ATO is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WM09 ATO, 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 WM09 ATO registered?

WM09 ATO is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is WM09 ATO safe to buy?

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