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WR09 WZH

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,842 mi
Last recorded125,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 WZH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

alternator slightly loose.bolt missing

Fail 10 Jul 2018 117,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tca bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tca bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear lamp unit smashed (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened middle seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

alternator slightly loose.bolt missing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,425 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 105,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 59,744 miles

Damage to DPF filter wehre external pipe screws in

o/s front lower arm bush split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Damage to DPF filter wehre external pipe screws in

o/s front lower arm bush split

Fail 14 Aug 2012 28,610 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

unable to fully check rear seats/ belts due to kiddy seats

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,610 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

unable to fully check rear seats/ belts due to kiddy seats

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 WZH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR09 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

WR09 WZH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is WR09 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 WZH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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