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MT59 KMG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,847 mi
Last recorded101,847 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 KMG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 101,847 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

n/s steering rack gaitor damp with oil

o/s door mirror slight damage

rear discs worn

slight play in o/s and n/s steering tie rod ends

Fail 26 Oct 2022 101,847 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not tested due to washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

light corrosion to rear subframe

n/s steering rack gaitor damp with oil

o/s door mirror slight damage

rear discs worn

slight play in o/s and n/s steering tie rod ends

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

drivers mirror cracked

exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2021 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

drivers mirror cracked

exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,898 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 89,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 82,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,532 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2018 75,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,808 miles

E.C.U. light on

Fail 4 Oct 2016 59,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 46% (3.7.B.6b)

E.C.U. light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,346 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 31,725 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,546 miles

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

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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MT59 KMG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT59 KMG, 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 MT59 KMG registered?

MT59 KMG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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