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VK59 WGW

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 WGW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 85,950 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 81,013 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 80,890 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 67,374 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 67,361 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,697 miles

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

Rear SLIGHT BIND REAR BRAKES

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,593 miles

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

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

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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VK59 WGW 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 VK59 WGW, 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 VK59 WGW registered?

VK59 WGW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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