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DG59 VFW

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,502 mi
Last recorded58,502 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VFW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,502 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil low

Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,500 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil low

Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,284 miles

corrosion to floor /chassis front to rear

exhaust has blow middle

front bumper has damage

o/s/f/ lower ball joint gaiter has damage

rear brake disc have corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2022 49,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire loose (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to floor /chassis front to rear

exhaust has blow middle

front bumper has damage

o/s/f/ lower ball joint gaiter has damage

rear brake disc have corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,020 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,068 miles

Exhaust front flexe joint worn but not blowing

Fail 25 Sep 2018 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust front flexe joint worn but not blowing

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,504 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,464 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,690 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,707 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,704 miles

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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DG59 VFW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG59 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

DG59 VFW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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