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GK59 VVJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,047 mi
Last recorded87,047 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 87,047 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,759 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 63,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,781 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,060 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,669 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,953 miles

bothlower arm front bushes wearing

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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GK59 VVJ 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 90.9%.

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 GK59 VVJ, 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 GK59 VVJ registered?

GK59 VVJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GK59 VVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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