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RE09 WKO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,631 mi
Last recorded145,631 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 WKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 145,631 miles

Rear Both anti roll bar rubber gaiters perished

Pass 23 Mar 2021 138,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,604 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 133,604 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax Disc Holder Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak Suspect Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Leaking From Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 132,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax Disc Holder Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak Suspect Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Leaking From Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,593 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 119,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,103 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 96,101 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Binding (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,169 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,051 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,051 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,789 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 43,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE09 WKO 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 58.8%.

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 RE09 WKO, 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 RE09 WKO registered?

RE09 WKO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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