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GJ59 FET

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 FET
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,494 miles

Both front anti roll bar link dust covers perishing

Both rear anti roll bar link dust covers perishing

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust flexi joint worn

Metal DPF pipe in poor condition

Nearside front suspension arm front bush worn

Nearside front tyre worn wearing on inner edge

Offside front top strut mount worn/noisy

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,793 miles

Offside front top strut mount noisy

Battery light illuminated

Front wiper blades smeary

Nearside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover perishing

Nearside front suspension arm front bush worn

Fail 30 Jan 2024 77,793 miles

Battery light illuminated

Front wiper blades smeary

Nearside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover perishing

Nearside front suspension arm front bush worn

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

Offside front top strut mount noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Offside Front Strut Top Bearing Notchy

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,730 miles

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

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))

offside front top suspension mount rough when rotated

Fail 10 Jan 2022 66,730 miles

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

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

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))

offside front top suspension mount rough when rotated

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,083 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,334 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,926 miles

Offside slight play in o/ s inner rack joint

Pass 18 Aug 2015 48,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,887 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,536 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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GJ59 FET is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ59 FET, 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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GJ59 FET is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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