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HY59 GGE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,693 mi
Last recorded124,693 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 GGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 124,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,207 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,110 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,201 miles

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

Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component Corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2022 105,201 miles

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

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

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

Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,613 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal but the pad is still secure (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A zone area of the front windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2021 95,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber pad wearing through to the metal but the pad is still secure (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test wiped 'A' zone ()

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,767 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber pad wearing through but still secure (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,767 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber pad wearing through but still secure (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 2156516 98h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 76,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 2156516 98h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,430 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 65,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake pads not visible through wheels, both sides.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 54,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 46,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall perished.

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 46,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall perished.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,953 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,693 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 32,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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HY59 GGE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY59 GGE, 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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HY59 GGE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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