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KY59 TFU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 TFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,990 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack near side (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,893 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 70,293 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 70,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 62,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,347 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 59,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 54,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,098 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,106 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,427 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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KY59 TFU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY59 TFU, 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 KY59 TFU registered?

KY59 TFU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is KY59 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 TFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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