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WR09 USM

2009 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,612 mi
Last recorded148,612 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 USM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 148,612 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 148,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 142,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 138,196 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 138,196 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,995 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 127,990 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 94,861 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,861 miles

Nearside drive shaft, inner gaiter leaking grease.

Oil level on minimum.

Rear anti-roll bar, play in nearside drop link.

Stickers on front screen but not seriously obstructing drivers view of the road.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Fail 2 Aug 2018 87,861 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft, inner gaiter leaking grease.

Oil level on minimum.

Rear anti-roll bar, play in nearside drop link.

Stickers on front screen but not seriously obstructing drivers view of the road.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 78,834 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in tread of N/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level low on dipstick

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,529 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,166 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 52,166 miles

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

front brake pads worn.

front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

nearside front fog lamp holder insecure.

nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 37,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,767 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 7,586 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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WR09 USM is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WR09 USM, 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 WR09 USM registered?

WR09 USM is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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