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MF59 TZZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,568 mi
Last recorded101,568 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 101,568 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 101,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,565 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 93,564 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,838 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,655 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2021 70,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 70,688 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 58,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,639 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,226 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,226 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,135 miles

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

front offside fog lamp inop.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,571 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,429 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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MF59 TZZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF59 TZZ, 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 MF59 TZZ registered?

MF59 TZZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is MF59 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 TZZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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