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NL59 EUB

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,057 mi
Last recorded123,057 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 EUB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,057 miles

differental mounting bush split

rear brake disc backing plates in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2021 123,057 miles

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

differental mounting bush split

rear brake disc backing plates in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2020 117,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush has slight deterioration of bonding meterial (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush has slight deterioration of bonding meterial (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,414 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,774 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,108 miles

n/s/f bottom arm front bush starting to perish

power stearing rack damp with oil

rear brake backing plates starting to corrode

rear suspention arm bushes starting to crack

trims fitted so not all testable items fully visable

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,033 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 3.5mm and unevenly worn slightly on outer edge

rear diff bushes cracking

rear lower suspention arm bushes crackinig

Fail 24 Feb 2016 78,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 3.5mm and unevenly worn slightly on outer edge

rear diff bushes cracking

rear lower suspention arm bushes crackinig

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,583 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 49,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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NL59 EUB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL59 EUB, 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 NL59 EUB registered?

NL59 EUB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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