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KY09 WMM

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,998 mi
Last recorded141,998 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 WMM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 141,998 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 141,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 140,286 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2024 139,755 miles

centre exhaust rusting

front brake pads wearing low

rear metal back plates rusting

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,670 miles

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

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

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

drivers side rear metal bake back plate rusting

Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,318 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 135,486 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 135,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,111 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 123,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn and o.s.r discoloured from overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brakes binding

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 101,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f lower arm front bush poor bonding

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r anti-roll bar saddle bush worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,785 miles

front discs lipped slightly

n/s/f tyre slightly stepped on inner tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to o/s steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,756 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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 48,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 35,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,735 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 WMM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY09 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

KY09 WMM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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