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EF59 ERK

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,679 mi
Last recorded39,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ERK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 39,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2025 33,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 27,551 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 22,060 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 19,935 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 X FRONT TYRES OUTTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 19,661 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 19,661 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 18,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 16,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 15,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 13,983 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays and covers over pipes

nail in n/s/f tyre.both front and n/s/r tyres have small cracks inbetween tyre treads

Pass 19 Dec 2014 12,018 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all four tyres have small cracks inbetween tyre tread patterns

Pass 20 Dec 2012 8,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

removed rear seat covers to check seatbelts

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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EF59 ERK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF59 ERK, 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 EF59 ERK registered?

EF59 ERK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is EF59 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 ERK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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