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FY59 RXN

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 RXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,442 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 123,442 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 123,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 12,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 121,556 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,043 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 119,554 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 119,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi joint worn

Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,724 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,616 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,292 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,184 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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FY59 RXN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY59 RXN, 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 FY59 RXN registered?

FY59 RXN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is FY59 RXN safe to buy?

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