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KA59 AJA

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,577 mi
Last recorded62,577 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA59 AJA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 62,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 53,346 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 53,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,631 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 23,171 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,729 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,129 miles

Registration plate characters non standard

Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,432 miles

All tyres perished

Fronts + offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate characters non standard

Pass 14 Oct 2014 13,536 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 10,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,809 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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KA59 AJA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KA59 AJA, 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 KA59 AJA registered?

KA59 AJA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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