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WG09 HXL

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,536 mi
Last recorded129,536 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 HXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 129,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 128,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,869 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 124,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,219 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,621 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,322 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 110,322 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,193 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,596 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 91,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,527 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,264 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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WG09 HXL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG09 HXL, 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 WG09 HXL registered?

WG09 HXL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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