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WL59 FBU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,449 mi
Last recorded129,449 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 129,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Nov 2023 129,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,339 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 27 Oct 2022 117,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 105,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust detetiorating

o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Oct 2020 96,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust detetiorating

o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2019 88,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,280 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2016 66,410 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 66,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,866 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 31,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 15,817 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WL59 FBU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

Is WL59 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 FBU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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