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AD59 COU

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,538 mi
Last recorded117,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 COU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 117,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend IMMEDIATE replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 117,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend IMMEDIATE replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 103,292 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 103,291 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,006 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 88,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,858 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,837 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,880 miles

engine cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,928 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,347 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 32,963 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 32,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD59 COU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD59 COU, 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 AD59 COU registered?

AD59 COU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is AD59 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 COU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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