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FV59 BLJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 99,308 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective DPF bypass pipe adrift at DPF fixing (DPF fixing point un-serviceable) (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to emissions control equipment (see above) and engine does not rev to governor speed in accordance with requirements! (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached hanging low/detached at corner. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened see inner surface especially (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn unequally, to the limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and edges wearing, esp. inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Wipers mechanism may be loose/worn?

Fail 11 Nov 2022 92,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wipers mechanism may be loose/worn?

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 73,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,966 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,234 miles

o/s/r tyre down to markers

Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,595 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 BLJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV59 BLJ, 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 BLJ registered?

FV59 BLJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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