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MX59 XYW

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,152 mi
Last recorded40,152 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 XYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 40,152 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 40,151 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,504 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 38,262 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 38,252 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective DPF pressure sensor pipe not connected, union rotten off DPF (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 35,656 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF/OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front/Rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF,NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension component corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,NSF,OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,446 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 28,006 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The rear suspension and vehicle underside are heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 25,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 23,411 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 23,411 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,397 miles

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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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MX59 XYW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX59 XYW, 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 MX59 XYW registered?

MX59 XYW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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