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HJ59 XZG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,693 mi
Last recorded109,693 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 XZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 109,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 108,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint has small hole due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 106,030 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,573 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 91,386 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,080 miles

Nearside Rear Upper slight corrosion to support of tow bar mountings

Offside Rear Upper slight corrosion to support of tow bar mountings

Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper slight corrosion to support of tow bar mountings

Offside Rear Upper slight corrosion to support of tow bar mountings

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,400 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,939 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,510 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,926 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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HJ59 XZG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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