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NU59 ERJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,197 mi
Last recorded126,197 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 ERJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 126,197 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 126,197 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 125,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 124,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 123,737 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 122,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 120,641 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 120,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,230 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,196 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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NU59 ERJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NU59 ERJ, 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 NU59 ERJ registered?

NU59 ERJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is NU59 ERJ safe to buy?

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