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MW59 ETO

2009 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 ETO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat flanges corroded/thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 100,237 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat flanges corroded/thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,353 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 98,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate /dirt guard missing

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2021 96,274 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate /dirt guard missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,438 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint rusty

front to centre exhaust joint slight leak

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn

nearside rear brake back plate rusty

offside rear light lens damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jan 2021 93,431 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake linkage has restricted free movement offside parking brake linkage not moving (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding offside rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

centre to rear exhaust joint rusty

front to centre exhaust joint slight leak

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn

nearside rear brake back plate rusty

offside rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bush worn

offside rear light lens damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,450 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

nearside rear brake back plate rusty

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2020 88,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front suspension arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

nearside rear brake back plate rusty

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,580 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 77,580 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear flange. (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,291 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear flange. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,347 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 55,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,515 miles

Front nearside tyre has slight damage to the sidewall. but no cords are exposed

Rear wiper does not clear the screen effectively

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,493 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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MW59 ETO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW59 ETO, 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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MW59 ETO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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