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FL59 MGJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,254 mi
Last recorded73,254 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 MGJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 73,254 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,287 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 55,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,430 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,473 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 39,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,256 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 29,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,618 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,410 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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FL59 MGJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL59 MGJ, 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 FL59 MGJ registered?

FL59 MGJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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