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WR09 VHB

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,414 mi
Last recorded134,414 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 VHB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 134,414 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 134,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 119,219 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,084 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R BUMPER & TAILGATE.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

TESTED UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,558 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,435 miles

Front exhaust flexi covering loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective low on pressure ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to loose grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,495 miles

Both rear outer brake pads appear to be getting low

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 33,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 23,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 11,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,352 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEAPING

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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WR09 VHB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WR09 VHB, 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 WR09 VHB registered?

WR09 VHB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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