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GJ59 UCV

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,338 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface LAMP DAMAGED (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,338 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface LAMP DAMAGED (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL ()

Pass 14 May 2019 81,560 miles

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 81,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,474 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 2.9MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM LOW ON EDGE

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,474 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 2.9MM LOW ON EDGE

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM LOW ON EDGE

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,779 miles

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FIITED UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

WHEEL CENTRE MISSING

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,930 miles

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

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 UCV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GJ59 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

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

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