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SY59 WTG

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 WTG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2026

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2025 115,360 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 111,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 108,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,698 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 98,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,331 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,710 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,377 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,921 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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SY59 WTG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY59 WTG, 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 SY59 WTG registered?

SY59 WTG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is SY59 WTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 WTG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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