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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear wheel arch and door damaged
oil on minimum
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel arch and door damaged
oil on minimum
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
poor view of rear brake linings on test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
poor view of rear brake linings on test
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes close to warning squeal plates
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DK59 GXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK59 GXE, 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 DK59 GXE registered?
DK59 GXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 October 2009.
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