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SY59 WTP

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 WTP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 113,532 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 113,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,561 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 107,494 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,280 miles

corrosion under car various

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 90,451 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 74,947 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 74,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,927 miles

Front Both strut top mountings deteriorated.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 63,927 miles

Front Both strut top mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 59,274 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,574 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 42,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,060 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,717 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 WTP 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 70.6%.

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 SY59 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

SY59 WTP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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