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FG59 BGU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,238 mi
Last recorded67,238 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 67,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus back plates corroded.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,653 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,352 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,806 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 61,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,473 miles

Front both front tyres badly cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,912 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,893 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,960 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,485 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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FG59 BGU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FG59 BGU, 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 FG59 BGU registered?

FG59 BGU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is FG59 BGU safe to buy?

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