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FV59 FFN

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,763 mi
Last recorded94,763 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,763 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 94,726 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 91,621 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 91,621 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 88,469 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 83,779 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexy starting to break away slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2021 77,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 70,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip just within sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 68,036 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended lights flashing randomly (4.10 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit wiring worn through on rear exhaust (4.10 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip just within sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,134 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,397 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,137 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 FFN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

FV59 FFN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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