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KY09 WMG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,962 mi
Last recorded74,962 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 WMG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount Bearing Wron (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount Bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 70,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,443 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,760 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 64,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,968 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,842 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,424 miles

Nearside Front (and offside front ) dampness around suspension lower arm bottom ball joint dust cover

Nearside Rear and offside rear disc back plate corroded

rear suspension area corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,312 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,482 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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KY09 WMG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KY09 WMG, 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 KY09 WMG registered?

KY09 WMG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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