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GF59 SVS

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,994 mi
Last recorded124,994 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 SVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 124,994 miles

Offside small play rack end joint/bush

both front tyres well worn 235/60/16

both rear tyres very close to limit

engine oil level very high

Fail 21 Nov 2025 124,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside small play rack end joint/bush

both front tyres well worn 235/60/16

both rear tyres very close to limit

engine oil level very high

Pass 7 Dec 2024 114,248 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,319 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 108,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 106,150 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 106,148 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. A pipe has snapped off. Corroded off (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,372 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,986 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 102,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at connection to center piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 96,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,150 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,121 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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GF59 SVS is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF59 SVS, 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 GF59 SVS registered?

GF59 SVS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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