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EK59 WTG

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WTG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 88,584 miles

Front exhaust flexy damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 88,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,761 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 81,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,559 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 72,559 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,187 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 65,187 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 21,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack misting

Fail 19 Sep 2013 17,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack misting

Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,472 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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EK59 WTG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK59 WTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK59 WTG registered?

EK59 WTG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EK59 WTG safe to buy?

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