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NL59 ZFH

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,661 mi
Last recorded124,661 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 ZFH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 124,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear buckle cover missing

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 122,485 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 113,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,935 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 108,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,117 miles

offside rear tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Fail 7 Aug 2019 87,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,672 miles

nearside front outer shoulder tyre wearing slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam disconnect (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front outer shoulder tyre wearing slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 66,165 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,896 miles

BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR 75% PERCENT WORN

Fail 11 Aug 2016 58,896 miles

BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR 75% PERCENT WORN

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,649 miles

Offside Rear Mud flap damaged and insecure.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 51,648 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Mud flap damaged and insecure.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,323 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing appears slightly noisy.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 37,530 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,530 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 32,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,583 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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NL59 ZFH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

NL59 ZFH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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