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WG59 CLN

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 CLN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 105,237 miles

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

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

head lights poor

Fail 24 Oct 2025 105,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

head lights poor

Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,717 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 98,717 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,357 miles

brake back plates corroding n/s and o/s rear

Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 65,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,251 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,442 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 32,363 miles

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

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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WG59 CLN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG59 CLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG59 CLN registered?

WG59 CLN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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