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EK59 TMX

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,700 mi
Last recorded82,700 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 TMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 82,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,286 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,725 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,525 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,251 miles

Engine management light displayed

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,226 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 31,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TMX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

EK59 TMX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is EK59 TMX safe to buy?

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