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FY59 SXB

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,930 mi
Last recorded131,930 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 131,930 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint n/s + o/s rack end seals damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 126,998 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 126,839 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking os rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil leak

some underside components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,495 miles

nsf brake pads are low

os rack seal weeping

os track rod end dust cover split

osr tyre is wearing edges

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2024 121,495 miles

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

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

nsf brake pads are low

os rack seal weeping

os track rod end dust cover split

osr tyre is wearing edges

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,941 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Slight weep - steering rack area

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 110,690 miles

both rack boots are weeping

oil leak

play in ns rackend

wishbone front bushes are coming unbonded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,710 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight play in N/S inner rack end

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 105,710 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in N/S inner rack end

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,483 miles

Central Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front tyres perished //cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn less than 1.6 mm on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack track control arm ball socket (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,861 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,951 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,911 miles

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SXB 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 83.3%.

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 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 SXB registered?

FY59 SXB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FY59 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 SXB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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