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KT59 ULZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,546 mi
Last recorded103,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 ULZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads worn

Offside front wiper blade slight smear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside & offside front tyres worn outer edge & perished outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside & offside front tyres worn outer edge & perished outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,892 miles

Engine oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,142 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,995 miles

Power steering rack damp slightly

Signs of engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering rack damp slightly

Signs of engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,682 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perishing and tread depth close to legal limit

Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre slightly perishing and tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,262 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,797 miles

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

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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KT59 ULZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 KT59 ULZ, 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 KT59 ULZ registered?

KT59 ULZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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