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AJ59 URE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 URE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,131 miles

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

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

general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2025 96,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2024 93,719 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 93,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2023 90,212 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 90,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 87,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 81,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 68,321 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,017 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,667 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,278 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,937 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,937 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,204 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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AJ59 URE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

AJ59 URE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AJ59 URE safe to buy?

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