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WV59 BVW

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,765 mi
Last recorded109,765 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 BVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,765 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 102,339 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 102,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,275 miles

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

slight leak on power steering

Fail 9 Sep 2021 93,275 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor not staying up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight leak on power steering

Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,250 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pressure pipe broken from filter (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,107 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,721 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,288 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,616 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,859 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 40,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,575 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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WV59 BVW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV59 BVW, 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 WV59 BVW registered?

WV59 BVW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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