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FY59 VMC

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,765 mi
Last recorded125,765 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 VMC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 125,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 125,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned rubbing on road wheel on full lock (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned rubbing on road wheel on full lock (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2023 114,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,303 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 109,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 93,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,066 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,441 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,091 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,716 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 19,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VMC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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