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NV59 SDY

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,732 mi
Last recorded77,732 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 SDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,732 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 77,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed flexy blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,318 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 66,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 58,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 51,435 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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,451 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of rear wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever long travel

item removed from drivers view at start of test

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 22 Nov 2018 31,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,986 miles

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 17 Nov 2016 26,986 miles

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

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2156516 3mm and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 14,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,176 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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NV59 SDY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NV59 SDY, 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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NV59 SDY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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