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DY59 OFC

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,251 mi
Last recorded181,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 OFC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 181,251 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 181,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 176,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 176,007 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 161,585 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 149,232 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter weeping grease

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Jun 2022 137,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,761 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 122,761 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 109,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 109,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 95,121 miles

Both number plates have cloudy/poor reflective backgrounds on them, and front plate loose on fixing points

Engine undertray loose/insecure on N/S

Exhaust system joining flange corroded heavily, but still secure at moment

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,314 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,313 miles

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

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

rear centre seat belt not tested as buckle no visible at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,526 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 21,710 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 11,929 miles

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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DY59 OFC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY59 OFC, 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 DY59 OFC registered?

DY59 OFC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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