2009 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · WM09 TBO

A clean and stable MOT record defines this 2009 Kia Ceed, with a passed test on 3 July 2025 confirming current roadworthiness and no advisories or defects recorded at the most recent examination. The vehicle has demonstrated a consistent pattern of passing its annual assessments, with the two previous tests in July 2024 and July 2023 also returning pass results. The duplicate pass and fail entries on the same day in both 2024 and 2025 are a routine administrative occurrence, typically reflecting a minor issue rectified on the same day prior to a retest, and with no defects logged against either failure, they do not point to any persistent mechanical concern. Overall, the trajectory is one of reliable roadworthiness with no documented deterioration in any tested component group. With 107,482 miles accumulated over approximately seventeen years, the vehicle averages around 6,300 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical expectations for a car of this vintage. This moderate usage pattern suggests even wear across the major mechanical assemblies rather than the accelerated degradation commonly seen on high-mileage examples. The continuous annual testing cycle, with no multi-year gaps or periods off the road, further supports the impression of regular use and consistent maintenance engagement, allowing components such as brake discs, suspension linkages, tyres, and exhaust systems to be exercised and replaced as part of a normal service interval rather than suffering the dry rot or seizing associated with prolonged standing. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories over the past three test cycles is reassuring, but it does mean there is no specific component history to interrogate during a pre-purchase inspection. Particular attention should nevertheless be paid to the items most likely to show wear on a Ceed of this age and mileage, namely the front suspension components including lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and front coil springs, which are known to deteriorate with mileage regardless of MOT outcome. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed over speed humps, and feel for any vagueness or rattle through the steering which could indicate worn front strut top mounts or track rod ends. Brake feel should also be carefully evaluated, as the lack of recorded brake-related advisories on this age of vehicle can mask worn discs and partially binding calipers. Check for any pulling to one side under firm braking, a soft or spongy pedal feel that could indicate perished brake pipes or hydraulic issues, and any vibration through the pedal suggesting warped front discs. Inspect the underside visually for any surface corrosion to the exhaust system, subframe, and brake lines, paying particular attention to the rear arch areas and sill seams where age-related rust can take hold on Korean-built vehicles of this era. Finally, a thorough inspection of the engine bay for any oil misting around the cam cover, valve cover gasket, and oil filter housing is worthwhile, as these are common seepage points on higher-mileage Ceeds and would not necessarily trigger an MOT failure.