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GF59 UPA

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,808 mi
Last recorded125,808 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 UPA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 125,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 110,849 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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 98,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,286 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 61,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,563 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,022 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,903 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 18,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UPA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GF59 UPA, 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 GF59 UPA registered?

GF59 UPA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is GF59 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 UPA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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