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FN59 VGL

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,515 mi
Last recorded100,515 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VGL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 100,515 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 4 Sep 2023 89,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,099 miles

Exhaust flexi split

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

Front windscreen has a stone chip

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Steering rack leaking oil slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2022 87,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust flexi split

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

Front windscreen has a stone chip

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Steering rack leaking oil slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,139 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 84,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 65,611 miles

nearside passenger sun visor loose

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

nail / object in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front inner c.v boot split

nearside front tyre starting to wear close to tread wear bars

nearside front windscreen scoured

play in nearside front top upper suspension strut mounting area,may require attention

rear wiper blade split at ends

Fail 7 May 2019 65,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively incomplete (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

nail / object in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front inner c.v boot split

nearside front tyre starting to wear close to tread wear bars

nearside front windscreen scoured

nearside passenger sun visor loose

play in nearside front top upper suspension strut mounting area,may require attention

rear wiper blade split at ends

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,508 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 32,554 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 32,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,090 miles

front pads started to wear low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FN59 VGL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FN59 VGL, 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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FN59 VGL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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