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FL59 XRO

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,091 mi
Last recorded128,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 XRO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge &offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,002 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 93,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2019 93,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,113 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm/outer edge slight uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside /offside rear tyres slight cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 83,113 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm/outer edge slight uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside /offside rear tyres slight cracking around tread of tyre (deterioration)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,353 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,976 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 64,976 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,479 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 35,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,837 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 22,799 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 XRO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL59 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

FL59 XRO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is FL59 XRO safe to buy?

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