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WP58 LJE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,704 mi
Last recorded134,704 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 LJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 134,704 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 133,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,944 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 129,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,209 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 126,733 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 121,419 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 121,406 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 113,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,036 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,556 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,408 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,162 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

spare tyre worn outer edge near legal limit.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,065 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 29,993 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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WP58 LJE 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 84.2%.

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 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 WP58 LJE, 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 WP58 LJE registered?

WP58 LJE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is WP58 LJE safe to buy?

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