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GJ58 WFE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,464 mi
Last recorded122,464 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 WFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr+osr + perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

gearbox noisy

Fail 2 Mar 2020 122,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr+osr + perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

gearbox noisy

Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust joins corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

small rattle noise from gearbox

Fail 13 Mar 2019 119,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust joins corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

small rattle noise from gearbox

Pass 20 Mar 2018 114,998 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 114,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,303 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 94,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,265 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 86,259 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 86,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,993 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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GJ58 WFE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 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 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 GJ58 WFE, 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 GJ58 WFE registered?

GJ58 WFE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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