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AK59 SVA

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,778 mi
Last recorded98,778 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 SVA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,778 miles

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))

Rear axle leaking oil

Fail 16 Apr 2019 98,764 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,502 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod has slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,963 miles

Nearside Rear mud flap cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2016 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear mud flap cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,866 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,148 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,375 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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AK59 SVA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK59 SVA, 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 AK59 SVA registered?

AK59 SVA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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