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FP59 TLJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,874 mi
Last recorded157,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 TLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 157,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 145,596 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,183 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,058 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 111,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,149 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,205 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 99,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,259 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,338 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,513 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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FP59 TLJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FP59 TLJ, 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 FP59 TLJ registered?

FP59 TLJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is FP59 TLJ safe to buy?

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