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DE59 RXG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,752 mi
Last recorded98,752 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 RXG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 98,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 90,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,835 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 73,835 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,361 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 62,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,947 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,426 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 45,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,545 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 29,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DE59 RXG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DE59 RXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE59 RXG registered?

DE59 RXG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is DE59 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 RXG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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