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WU09 XME

2009 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,716 mi
Last recorded164,716 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Ceed66,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 XME
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 164,716 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 164,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on hub- ball joint only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet lever missing

hand brake lever high- on limit

Pass 14 Aug 2024 160,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges slightly low. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge slight low. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2024 160,547 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges slightly low. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge slight low. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 152,887 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 152,852 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

bonnet handle missing

both front tyres badly blistered very much on limit

front drop links weak

front pads getting low

rear springs very rusty

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2022 145,887 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake free play on limit

rear drop links weak

rear subframe rusty

slight play both front inner tie-rods

Fail 9 Aug 2022 145,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake free play on limit

rear drop links weak

rear subframe rusty

slight play both front inner tie-rods

Pass 3 Aug 2021 135,238 miles

Clutch stiff and 'dragging'

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel left available and requires adjustment/repair

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside, towbar/attachments and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 130,251 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 5 Aug 2020 130,158 miles

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

both front tyres low

Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,747 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 118,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,571 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Rear brake pads are worn very close to limit.

STRONG ADVISE, Both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes are splitting from bonding.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,571 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads are worn very close to limit.

STRONG ADVISE, Both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes are splitting from bonding.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 87,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,290 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,911 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,449 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WU09 XME is a 2009 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU09 XME, 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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WU09 XME is a 2009 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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