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HV59 ZGU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 ZGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 112,233 miles

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

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,397 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,912 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,699 miles

All four brake pads wearing thin

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,350 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front fog light bulb incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 62,350 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp bulb incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front fog light bulb incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 53,712 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre side wall, not to cords

Fail 12 May 2014 53,712 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Cut in N/S/F tyre side wall, not to cords

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

Pass 28 May 2013 50,064 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV59 ZGU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HV59 ZGU, 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 HV59 ZGU registered?

HV59 ZGU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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The MOT history for HV59 ZGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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