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SD59 WGK

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,776 mi
Last recorded134,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 WGK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 134,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 134,776 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 130,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 124,794 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 124,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 113,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 113,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 101,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,869 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,321 miles

Handbrake high

Rear brakes binding and getting low

Fail 2 Feb 2018 84,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE BADLY CORRODED/DETERIORATNG AWAY

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly distorted

both rear brake disc/s are becoming worn/ poor condtion

under tray cover insecure

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,264 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre @ 2.5mm

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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SD59 WGK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD59 WGK, 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 SD59 WGK registered?

SD59 WGK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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