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WG09 KWU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 KWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,604 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill weak/corroded.

Nearside Rear brake backplate weak.

Offside Rear brake backplate missing.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 78,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill weak/corroded.

Nearside Rear brake backplate weak.

Offside Rear brake backplate missing.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange. (6.1.2 (a))

complete exhaust system very weak.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,016 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake backplates split/corroded.

front exhaust section,and all flanges weak.

oil leak.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 74,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake backplates split/corroded.

front exhaust section,and all flanges weak.

oil leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,027 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn/split.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake backplates broken/corroded.

Rear propshaft coupling perished.

all exhaust flanges very weak/corroded.

both track rod end dust covers slightly perished.

engine oil leak.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,705 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, advanced play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,844 miles

n/s/r back plate rusted

o/s/r back plate rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,762 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r on 3mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

front no plate is cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,209 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 52,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,591 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

body sill covers fitted

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,127 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,603 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 KWU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

WG09 KWU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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