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DY59 ZHO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 ZHO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,939 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,575 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe / hose (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 86,575 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe / hose (2.1.5 (a))

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

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,145 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,261 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 60,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,810 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 ZHO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY59 ZHO, 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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DY59 ZHO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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