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GL59 FVY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,110 mi
Last recorded143,110 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 143,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2026 143,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 135,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 127,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sliencer joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has long travel

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 127,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear sliencer joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has long travel

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 123,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,286 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,339 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,134 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))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 104,134 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,519 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer tread. 235/60/r16-100H

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,363 miles

Child seats fitted.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 78,347 miles

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

Child seats fitted.

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,866 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,622 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,684 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,249 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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GL59 FVY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GL59 FVY, 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 GL59 FVY registered?

GL59 FVY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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