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FV59 BJU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 114,341 miles

Brake performance not tested Oil Level Below Min and Heavy Oil Leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Oil Level Below Min and Heavy Oil Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF Pipe Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Pressure Pipe Broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,255 miles

grease on o/s outer cv gaiter

oil leak

side repeaters becoming discoloured

Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

grease on o/s outer cv gaiter

oil leak

osr tyre 2mm

rear tyres worn on outer edges

side repeaters becoming discoloured

Pass 9 May 2017 78,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 78,078 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,415 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,984 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,864 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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FV59 BJU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV59 BJU, 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 FV59 BJU registered?

FV59 BJU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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