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WV59 HJZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,133 mi
Last recorded120,133 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 120,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 112,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,246 miles

Rear wiper blade split

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 17 Jun 2020 97,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade split

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 14 May 2019 87,858 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 87,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 77,685 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low ,n/s/f wiper smearing ,n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 9 May 2017 66,466 miles

lip / corrosion in front discs

Pass 13 May 2016 58,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 52,196 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 52,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,969 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 36,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,439 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 HJZ 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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

WV59 HJZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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