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MJ59 ZXP

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 ZXP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,186 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 95,227 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole system has leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,320 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,665 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 77,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,892 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,779 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 53,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,792 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers starting to smear

light pitting to front discs inner face outer edges

small stone chips to windscreen in swept area

Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 20,990 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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MJ59 ZXP 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 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 MJ59 ZXP, 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 MJ59 ZXP registered?

MJ59 ZXP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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