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EK59 CKU

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 CKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 93,951 miles

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

Rear anti-roll bar bush's have slight movement

front exhaust section (flexi) deteriorated (has minor leak)

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 4 Mar 2024 88,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,753 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,495 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 78,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,250 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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,436 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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EK59 CKU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EK59 CKU, 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 EK59 CKU registered?

EK59 CKU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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