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WP59 DFA

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,628 mi
Last recorded126,628 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 DFA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 126,628 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 126,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 122,813 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 122,813 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,164 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 120,160 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 119,484 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 119,477 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 105,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 103,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 98,319 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 98,319 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 92,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,284 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,126 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,574 miles

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

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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WP59 DFA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP59 DFA, 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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WP59 DFA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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