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MA59 ZSN

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZSN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,122 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 116,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,071 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bridge bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 108,063 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bridge bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 102,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut into the side wall but not down to cords

Fail 11 Aug 2016 80,216 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in side wall but not down to the cords

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,650 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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MA59 ZSN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA59 ZSN, 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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MA59 ZSN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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