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AD59 SYJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,636 mi
Last recorded58,636 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 58,636 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 51,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder on windscreen. ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 44,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 44,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,007 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 39,411 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,422 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 35,629 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 32,224 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 32,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT BUSH ON BOTH ARMS COMING OUT OF PLACE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,940 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front most bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 19,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 16,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 13,975 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,253 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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AD59 SYJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

AD59 SYJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is AD59 SYJ safe to buy?

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