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AJ59 JYE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,026 mi
Last recorded108,026 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JYE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,026 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 108,026 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component. Under Seal Coated )

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,271 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,724 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,722 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight bind to the o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,421 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,929 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 70,929 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,474 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,863 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AJ59 JYE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ59 JYE, 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 AJ59 JYE registered?

AJ59 JYE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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