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DG59 VFL

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VFL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 122,734 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 97,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,830 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,743 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,738 miles

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

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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DG59 VFL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black 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 DG59 VFL, 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 DG59 VFL registered?

DG59 VFL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is DG59 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 VFL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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