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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear booster seat fitted
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened NOTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened NOTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight Wear To Brake Pedal Slip Pad
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight Wear To Brake Pedal Slip Pad
advise front brake pads and discs worn
rear pads worn
both front roll bar drop links worn
rear roll bar corroded
slight play in both front lower ball joints
rear number plate in poor condition but can be read
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
rear number plate in poor condition but can be read
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK59 FZM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EK59 FZM, 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 FZM registered?
EK59 FZM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2009.
Is EK59 FZM safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK59 FZM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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