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HJ59 VKK

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,485 mi
Last recorded132,485 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 VKK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 132,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear REGISTRATION LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 1 Feb 2022 122,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 117,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 106,274 miles

Nearside front tyre approx 3.4mm tread

Offside front tyre approx 3mm tread

Slight lift offside front macpherson strut top mount

Fail 9 Jun 2020 106,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre approx 3.4mm tread

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

Offside front tyre approx 3mm tread

Offside rear tyre approx 2.6mm tread

Slight lift offside front macpherson strut top mount

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,560 miles

Offside rear tyre approx 3mm tread

Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,139 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 79,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,671 miles

Windscreen washer pump weak, just sufficient fluid to clear screen, advise replacement pump

Fail 13 Jun 2017 61,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 48,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,383 miles

emissions to clean at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,958 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,456 miles

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

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

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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HJ59 VKK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ59 VKK, 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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HJ59 VKK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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