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WK09 ZKL

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,940 mi
Last recorded122,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 ZKL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 122,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspect ball joint ?? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder /uneven wear on inner tread 215x65x16 ()

diesel particulate filter return pressure pipe has snapped off /exhaust has fumes comming out

Fail 9 Jul 2021 122,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspect ball joint ?? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder /uneven wear on inner tread 215x65x16 ()

diesel particulate filter return pressure pipe has snapped off /exhaust has fumes comming out

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,473 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 111,473 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215x65x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,061 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,801 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 79,801 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,997 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,336 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,212 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 23,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WK09 ZKL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WK09 ZKL, 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 WK09 ZKL registered?

WK09 ZKL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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