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NX09 WEK

2009 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,576 mi
Last recorded144,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 WEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 144,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 138,412 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 138,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot switch sticking (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,763 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 126,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,840 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 117,894 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,410 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,132 miles

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,082 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,223 miles

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

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

front pads 60%worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,940 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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NX09 WEK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NX09 WEK, 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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NX09 WEK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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