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KV59 WOU

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,486 mi
Last recorded105,486 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 WOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 105,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 98,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,122 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,330 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,422 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking oil from steering rack output arm quite heavy / close to failure (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 67,422 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking oil from steering rack output arm quite heavy / close to failure (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,360 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seeping from steering rack gaitor / output arm but close to a major leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs corrode and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 64,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seeping from steering rack gaitor / output arm but close to a major leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs corrode and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack output arm / gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack output arm / gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,153 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

n/s/front tyre near bald outer & worn inner edges

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,667 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,864 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on outside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,042 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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KV59 WOU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KV59 WOU, 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 KV59 WOU registered?

KV59 WOU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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