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FY59 VKO

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,765 mi
Last recorded122,765 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 VKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 122,745 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 110,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 102,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 May 2018 102,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 95,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2017 95,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 43,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

small tear on passenger side wiper but still serviceable

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,614 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)

small tear on passenger side wiper but still serviceable

Pass 29 Mar 2013 18,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,722 miles

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

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 VKO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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