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KN59 UWB

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,274 mi
Last recorded76,274 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 UWB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 76,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,049 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 71,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,525 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 62,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,231 miles

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

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

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread low 3 mm and perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/ cracked

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

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,439 miles

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

front and rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Dec 2016 46,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,712 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,521 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 28,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,329 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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KN59 UWB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KN59 UWB, 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 KN59 UWB registered?

KN59 UWB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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