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HG59 SKD

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,773 mi
Last recorded126,773 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 SKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 126,773 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly!

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2025 126,771 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside trailing (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly!

Offside Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 120,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 110,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,709 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 106,708 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,983 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,983 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative N/S & O/S/R (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 95,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,072 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 87,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,493 miles

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

Nearside Front child seat fiited

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both sun-visors wont lock into place

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

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

Nearside Front child seat fiited

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 56,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,272 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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HG59 SKD is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HG59 SKD, 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 HG59 SKD registered?

HG59 SKD is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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