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AJ59 TVE

2009 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,977 mi
Last recorded86,977 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 TVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 86,977 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 86,977 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 71,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 67,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,198 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,849 miles

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TVE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AJ59 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

AJ59 TVE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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