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WM09 AUU

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,888 mi
Last recorded92,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 AUU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 92,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 7 Jan 2025 85,267 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum sticks ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel close to excess (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 85,267 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum sticks ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel close to excess (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,321 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 69,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp doesnt have steady white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp doesnt have steady white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 62,373 miles

Front Discs corroded

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,590 miles

ADVISE Front and Rear brake disc's corroded on inner and outer faces , due to standing

ADVISE Rear rubber wiper blade splitting /smearing

ADVISE Under body / suspension components ,etc ,corroded age related

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE Both Front rubber wiper blades splitting /smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 57,158 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,848 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 38,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,413 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 AUU is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 WM09 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

WM09 AUU is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is WM09 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 AUU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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