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DU59 TTE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,892 mi
Last recorded115,892 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 TTE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 115,892 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion. car has been undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 110,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 106,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 101,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 95,094 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 95,032 miles

Emissions not tested Due leaking flexi pipe leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 92,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 92,606 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe broken off from backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 84,091 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2019 84,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2018 73,866 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

m I l lamp on

Pass 19 May 2017 67,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 67,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,545 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 64,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,272 miles

Nearside 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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DU59 TTE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU59 TTE, 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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DU59 TTE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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