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MF59 WUR

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,735 mi
Last recorded96,735 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 WUR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,735 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 96,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,743 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 86,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 76,904 miles

excessive handbrake travel

Fail 22 Apr 2024 76,863 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,360 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg - D bush area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 69,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg - D bush area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 63,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack leak from o/s (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/r chassis leg corroded around D bush mount

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,360 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 58,360 miles

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

Front pads low

o/s/f lower arm front bush worn

Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 53,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,837 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,590 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 41,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,737 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 34,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,815 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 29,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,866 miles

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

advise no smoke emissions detected

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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MF59 WUR is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MF59 WUR, 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 MF59 WUR registered?

MF59 WUR is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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