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WM09 OWC

2009 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,036 mi
Last recorded156,036 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 OWC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 156,036 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 156,035 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 149,688 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 149,686 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 141,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 137,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 137,258 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 132,772 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 132,772 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 130,511 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 126,730 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm front mounting bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 122,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm front mounting bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread / tyre also worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 113,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread / tyre also worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,048 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,792 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 33,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OWC is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OWC, 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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WM09 OWC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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