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WG59 OAP

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,696 mi
Last recorded109,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 OAP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 109,696 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 109,571 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 87,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside wiper split on ends but clears screen.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads on about 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look about 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres was very under inflated at start of test had to adjust them

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear bush to limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,165 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 28 Dec 2018 69,928 miles

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 28 Dec 2018 69,928 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,484 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,736 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 100,734 miles

Brake performance not tested owing to condition of nearside front suspention (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,182 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 50,182 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 43,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,539 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)

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 OAP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WG59 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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