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FE59 BNU

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

187,120 mi
Last recorded187,120 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 BNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 187,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 181,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 177,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 172,219 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 167,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 160,135 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 155,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,284 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Few minor chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 141,284 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Few minor chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,170 miles

beam deflectors fitted

various brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,762 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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FE59 BNU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 FE59 BNU, 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 FE59 BNU registered?

FE59 BNU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is FE59 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 BNU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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