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VK59 WHE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 WHE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,600 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 83,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,339 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,339 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,366 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 67,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 57,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2012 19,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside 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 WHE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK59 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

VK59 WHE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is VK59 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 WHE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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