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PY59 GWL

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,093 mi
Last recorded136,093 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 GWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,093 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 136,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 131,448 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 116,041 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 116,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,793 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,015 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,735 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,966 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,139 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 31,139 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PY59 GWL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PY59 GWL, 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 PY59 GWL registered?

PY59 GWL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is PY59 GWL safe to buy?

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