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MF59 VFM

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,888 mi
Last recorded104,888 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 VFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,072 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,330 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 93,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 89,488 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 89,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked not effecting view (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 76,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked not effecting view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,487 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,447 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush peeled to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush peeled to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres very close to legal limit. 235/60/15

Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,134 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre 3.5mm ,Offside front tyre 4mm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,740 miles

Tyre tread depth:- n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 5mm.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,103 miles

Tyre tread depths :- o/s/f 5mm n/s/f 5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 5mm.

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 VFM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF59 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

MF59 VFM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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