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M18 WPB

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,772 mi
Last recorded152,772 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 WPB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 152,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 152,772 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 148,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 145,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 143,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,549 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 136,549 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,534 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,253 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,253 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,184 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 118,184 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,182 miles

N/S/F brake pads below half worn

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

O/S/R tyre 3mm on outer tread

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M18 WPB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M18 WPB, 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 M18 WPB registered?

M18 WPB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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