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GJ59 UCU

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,911 mi
Last recorded109,911 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 UCU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 109,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 101,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (very slightly worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (very slightly worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,948 miles

All front pads approx. three quarters worn

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 87,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,515 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 75,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,769 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing within tread pattern

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 49,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,310 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 UCU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCU, 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 GJ59 UCU registered?

GJ59 UCU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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