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WLZ 8874

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,904 mi
Last recorded104,904 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 8874
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 104,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,441 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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WLZ 8874 is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WLZ 8874, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLZ 8874 registered?

WLZ 8874 is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2009.

Is WLZ 8874 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 8874 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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