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ML59 CZS

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 CZS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 126,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,294 miles

Fuel pipe corroded rear of fuel tank

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 113,255 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near anti roll bar, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel pipe corroded rear of fuel tank

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has grease on it but no obvious leak

Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,721 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 26 Apr 2019 77,721 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,879 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 57,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,833 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,200 miles

OSF tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,668 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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ML59 CZS is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML59 CZS, 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 ML59 CZS registered?

ML59 CZS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for ML59 CZS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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