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WN09 UVC

2009 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,595 mi
Last recorded137,595 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 UVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 137,595 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,740 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Four Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 127,740 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Four Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,430 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Steering column universal joint has play but not excessive

all tyre wearing low and both rear tyres perished & cracked

front brakes imbalanced 23% requires attention

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,608 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Steering column universal joint has play but not excessive

all tyre wearing low and both rear tyres perished & cracked

front brakes imbalanced 23% requires attention

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,294 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 104,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,683 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,887 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

a/c condenser fins detached and sagging requires new condenser assy

clutch fluid dark reccomend replacement

front number plate cracked

nsf tyre worn low / unevenly 205/55/r16/91v

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

a/c condenser fins detached and sagging requires new condenser assy

clutch fluid dark reccomend replacement

front number plate cracked

nsf tyre worn low / unevenly 205/55/r16/91v

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,254 miles

Front number plate is cracked slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,753 miles

Both rear outer tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 44,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear outer tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WN09 UVC is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WN09 UVC, 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 WN09 UVC registered?

WN09 UVC is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WN09 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN09 UVC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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