2009 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · WV59 SPZ
2009 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 138,012 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WV59 SPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2024
- 138,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV59 SPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Sportage (WV59 SPZ) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WV59 SPZ Mileage History
- 21/10/2022123,646 mi
- 21/10/2022123,646 mi
- 11/11/2023131,095 mi+7,449 mi
- 15/11/2024137,900 mi+6,805 mi
- 25/11/2024138,012 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 6,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage JA / JE
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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