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WL59 ENC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,769 mi
Last recorded129,769 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 ENC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 129,769 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 129,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet possibly blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 126,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front screen wash jet low efficiency

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess backing plate badly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess backing plate badly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 108,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 97,640 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,483 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,840 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,159 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,159 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,462 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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WL59 ENC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL59 ENC, 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 WL59 ENC registered?

WL59 ENC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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