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PX59 WZJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,624 mi
Last recorded67,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 WZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 67,624 miles

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

Rear under body corrosion all over

Fail 17 Jun 2026 67,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion all over

Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,906 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 65,904 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,829 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 62,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,454 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,447 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front flexy exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,639 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 53,142 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,161 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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PX59 WZJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PX59 WZJ, 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 PX59 WZJ registered?

PX59 WZJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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