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WG59 HFA

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,571 mi
Last recorded96,571 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 HFA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 96,571 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front close to acceptable limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 96,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside + nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front close to acceptable limits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,506 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 61,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,863 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,449 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 40,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,597 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,753 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 18,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WG59 HFA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol 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 HFA, 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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WG59 HFA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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