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KN59 XPU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,948 mi
Last recorded37,948 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 XPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 37,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 37,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 36,380 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Oct 2023 36,380 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 35,738 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,673 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,407 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 31,138 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,397 miles

advise 2 front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,035 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 27,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,301 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 XPU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KN59 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

KN59 XPU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 XPU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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