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GY59 SSK

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,664 mi
Last recorded132,664 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 SSK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 132,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake imbalanced

Fail 1 Dec 2018 123,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake imbalanced

Pass 23 Sep 2017 112,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,176 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 88,176 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,456 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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GY59 SSK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 GY59 SSK, 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 GY59 SSK registered?

GY59 SSK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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